Sources told The News International that the Lahore-bound passenger train — coming from Mianwali — was travelling on the same track where a freight train was already present, resulting in a crash.

The train driver reportedly tried to avert the accident but to no avail.

Rescue operation is still underway.

An investigation to know the cause of the accident has been launched.

A railways spokesperson told The News International in a statement that train operations are running smoothly in the Lahore division following the crash.