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15 killed as 2 trains collide in B’baria
BRAHMANBARIA, Nov 12, 2019 (BSS) – At least 15 people were killed and
scores injured as two intercity trains collided in Kasba upazila here early
today.
The accident took place at Mondobhag Railway Station around 3am as
Chattogram-bound Udayan Express from Sylhet and Dhaka-bound Turna Nishita
from Chattogram collided, leaving 15 people dead, said Md Delwar Hossain,
loco shed in-charge of Akhaura Railway Junction.
The collision occurred while Udayan Express was changing its track at the
station, BSS correspondent said.
At least two coaches of Udayan Express were severely damaged, he added.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Akhaura Railway Police Station Shymal Kanti Das
said eight bodies were recovered so far from the spot.
“Rescue operation is underway. Death toll may rise as many people are still
trapped under the damaged coaches,” he said.
Identities of the deceased could not be known immediately.
Being informed, firefighters from Brahmanbaria Sadar, Akhaura and Kasba
rushed to the spot and have been carrying out the rescue operations along
with police, railway authorities and local people.
The injured were taken to Kasba, Akhaura and Zila Sadar Hospitals.
Rail communication between Dhaka-Chattogram, Dhaka-Noakhali and Chattogram-
Sylhet has been suspended following the accident.
A three-member probe committee was formed by district administration to
investigate the accident.
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