20 passengers hurt as train derails
At least 20 passengers were injured as a commuter train derailed near Court Railway Station on Jamalpur-Dewanganj route in the town on Monday night.
Railway sources said, the engine and four compartments of the Dewanganj-bound commuter train from Dhaka derailed around 11:20pm, halting train communication between Jamalpur and Dewanganj.
The passengers received injuries while trying to jump out compartments in panic after the accident.
A relief train from Mymensingh reached the spot and started salvage operation at about 12.50pm yesterday.
Two injured passengers -- Md. Anwar Hossain and Shahjamal -- alleged that local criminals looted belongings, including mobile sets of several passengers, as the spot remained dark after the derailment.
Jamalpur Court Station master Md. Nurunnabi told this correspondent that the salvage operation was taking more time because of the damage of the tracks during the derailment.
A four-member probe committee led by Nazmul Islam, Divisional Transportation Officer was formed to find out the causes of the derailment, Railway sources said.
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