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FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025
Loco master’s quick action saves woman's life in Narsingdi

Bangladesh

UNB
17 October, 2024, 10:55 am
Last modified: 17 October, 2024, 11:05 am

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Loco master’s quick action saves woman's life in Narsingdi

This sudden halt caused the train’s engine to malfunction, suspending services for approximately three hours

UNB
17 October, 2024, 10:55 am
Last modified: 17 October, 2024, 11:05 am
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File photo

The loco master of Karnaphuli Express Train at Narsingdi station saved a woman's life by stopping the train just in time, preventing her from attempting suicide.

The incident occurred at 5pm at Narsingdi station, as confirmed by Station Master ATM Musa.

However, the woman's identity remains unknown, as she left the station immediately after the incident.

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Station Master Musa recounted that around 5pm, the Dhaka-bound Karnaphuli Express was approaching the station when a woman suddenly stepped onto the tracks.

The loco master acted quickly, applying the emergency brakes and stopping the train just in time.

Unfortunately, this sudden halt caused the train's engine to malfunction, suspending services for approximately three hours. 

Train operations were restored at 8pm, he noted.

 

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