Two trains collide in Cumilla, 7 coaches derailed

16 April 2023, 08:49 pm | Updated: 22 November 2024, 09:49 am


Two trains collide in Cumilla, 7 coaches derailed
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More than 100 people were injured and causing seven carriages to derail as Dhaka-bound Sonar Bangla Express hit a freight train at Nangalkot of Cumilla on Sunday.

The accident took place at Hasanpur station of upazila on Sunday (April 16) around 7:15 pm, said locals.

Train communication between Dhaka and Chittagong has been stopped due to the derailment of the carriage.

Officer-in-Charge of Laksam Railway Police Station Jasim Uddin Chowdhury said, a freight train was standing at Hasanpur station. Meanwhile, the Sonar Bangla Express from Chittagong to Dhaka hit the freight train from behind. 7 coaches of the passenger train were derailed. Many people were injured in this incident. However, no death was reported, he added.

 


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