Atleast twenty passenger received minor injuries after eight bogies of Khushhal Express coming from Karachi derailed between Masaan and Sohan Bridge railway station near Attock.

According to sources, Rescue teams have reached the spot.

Rail traffic was suspended after the incident took place between the Sohan Bridge and Makhad Road railway station.

Arelief train and rescue truck dispatched from Kundian Junction have reached the site of the incident while another rescue truck en route from Peshawar and a relief train dispatched from Rawalpindi are expected to arrive shortly, the spokesperson further added.  

Khushhal Express had departed from Karachi on Saturday. It was en route to Peshawar via Mianwali and Attock.