Dhaka-Chittagong train services disrupted due to accident on railway tracks in Mirsarai

A sand-laden truck overturned after being hit by a train in Mirsarai upazila of Chattogram.

On Sunday (June 7) at around 9 am, the truck was hit by a Paharika Express train. Train services on the Dhaka-Chittagong route were temporarily suspended due to the accident.

According to local and railway sources, the intercity train 'Paharika Express' left for Sylhet from Chittagong station. The train hit the truck while crossing the Jorarganj area of Mirsarai.

Local residents and railway workers have evacuated the truck from the tracks. After the track was cleared, the train resumed operations.

Confirming the incident, Jorarganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Abdul Halim said the truck was quickly removed from the track with the help of locals. Train movement on this route is now normal.