Derailment snaps Dhaka to northern region rail link
Rail communication on the route was suspended
A file photo of Jamuna Bridge. Photo: Collected
A compartment of Dhaka-bound freight train derailed on the west side of the Bangabandhu Multipurpose Bridge over the river Jamuna at 7:30 am today, disrupting the rail communication with the northern districts of the country.
Haidar Ali, officer-in-charge of Railway Guard Police (GRP) in Sirajganj, confirmed the matter to the local journalists.
He said, "A rescue team from Pakshi has arrived at the spot."
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Rail communication on the route was suspended till filing of this report.
