At least nine people, five school-going children among them, lost their lives in two separate mishaps took place this morning near Sehwan and Gujranwala cities, Media reported Tuesday.
Police and rescue officials said the first incident occurred near Bhan Saeedabad town of Sehwan district where train hit a rickshaw on a railway crossing.
Initial reports said the rickshaw was carring at least eight people, including five school children who died on the spot when the speedy train smashed into the rickshaw.
Three other people were critically injured.
The second incident was reported near Gujranwala town of Punjab where a fast-moving passanger bus collided with a rickshaw at Sialkot road, killing all four people onboard.
Rescue teams said a woman was also among the deceased.
