MOULVIBAZAR: At least four people were killed and around 200 injured as an intercity train derailed at Baramchal in Kulaura upazila on Sunday (June 23) night.

SP Mohammad Shahjalal told Banglanews that five bogies of Dhaka-bound ‘Upaban Express’ train from Sylhet derailed around 11:45pm near  Baramchal Railway Station.

One of the bogies fell into the canal while another overturned, he said.

Four bodies were recovered from the spot, he added.

The injured were taken to Kulaura Health Complex, Moulvibazar Sadar Hospital, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital and some local hospitals.

On information, ten units of firefighters rushed in and conducted the rescue operation.

The accident also suspended Sylhet’s rail communications with other parts of the country, including the capital.

BDST: 0330 HRS, JUN 24, 2019
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