A train has run over two people attempting to cross the railway bridge in Akhaura in Brahmanbaria, while two others jumped to their death into the water, reports bdnews24.com. The incident occurred around 8:00 pm on Thursday, when the victims were heading to the shrine of Kharampur Kella Shaheed, said Asadul Islam, chief of Akhaura Police Station. The victims were trying to cross the Titas River’s bridge No. Scores of people joined the programme by taking a journey on foot along the rail line, the police officer said. A Parabat Express train sped towards them around 8:00 pm and ran over two people on the bridge No.

Source: bd News24 August 11, 2023 13:21 UTC