Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in a train accident in India.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in a train accident in India.

“Deeply saddened by the loss of hundreds of lives in a train accident in India. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in this tragedy,” he said in a tweet.

According to media reports, more than 288 people were killed and over 850 injured in a devastating three-train collision in India.

The prime minister also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident.