The Ministry of Railways, while taking notice of the break out of fire in Karachi-Lahore bound, Karachi Express, has ordered an inquiry into the incident.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Railways, seven passengers including three children lost their lives while four other went missing when a passenger coach of the train caught fire. Immediately, the train was stopped near Tando Masti Khan Railway Station.

Search for the missing passengers are still underway.