Bangladesh: Passenger train derails near Hasanpur railway station in Cumilla District, March 17

Nine carriages of a passenger train derailed near Hasanpur railway station, Nangalkot Upazila, Cumilla District, the afternoon of March 17. The accident resulted in an undetermined number of injuries. Rail services connecting Chattogram with Dhaka, Mymensingh, Jamalpur, and Sylhet are suspended.

Rail service disruptions are likely in the impact area over the coming hours. Demand for alternative transport and congestion on alternative routes is likely. Ground transport delays may occur near Hasanpur railway station as clearance works and investigations continue.