Kishoreganj: At least 17 people were killed and many others injured after a passenger train collided with a goods train in Kishoreganj, Bangladesh on October 23, 2023. The accident happened when the Egaro Sindhur passenger train, en route from Kishoreganj to Dhaka, collided with the freight train at Bhairab, about 80 kilometers from the capital.
The impact of the collision was so severe that two carriages of the passenger train were derailed and flung several meters away. Rescue workers rushed to the scene and began cutting through the wreckage to free trapped passengers. Many of the injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but initial reports suggest that it may have been caused by a signal error. The driver of the passenger train is believed to have ignored a red signal and crossed the tracks at the same time as the freight train was approaching.
The accident has sparked outrage in Bangladesh, with many people calling for reforms to the country’s railway system. Bangladesh has a long history of train accidents, many of which have been attributed to poor safety standards and maintenance.
The accident has had a devastating impact on the families of the victims. Many of those killed were breadwinners for their families, leaving their loved ones struggling to cope. The injured are also facing a difficult time, with some facing long-term medical complications.
The government of Bangladesh has announced a compensation package for the families of the victims and the injured. The government has also ordered an investigation into the cause of the accident and promised to take steps to improve safety on the railways.