9 Bijoy Express coaches derailed in Cumilla, Bangladesh due to heat-induced track deformation; 30 injured passengers treated.
Nine coaches of the Bijoy Express train derailed in Cumilla, Bangladesh, disrupting train connections between Dhaka, Chittagong, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Chandpur. The accident occurred due to extreme heat causing the railway line to deform. Recovery efforts are underway, and railway authorities aim to conclude operations soon. Thirty injured passengers were treated and released, while arrangements have been made for the passengers to return home safely.
March 17, 2024
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