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Van driver killed as train bisects vehicle at Jessore crossing
A covered van was split in two by an oncoming train at a level crossing in Jessore district, resulting in the death of the driver. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns at unmanned railway crossings across Bangladesh.
LSN Bangladesh ·
A tragic collision at a level crossing in Jessore district claimed the life of a covered van driver on Thursday, after the vehicle was struck and severed by a moving train. The accident occurred when the van attempted to cross the railway line, apparently unaware of or unable to avoid the approaching locomotive.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find the van completely bisected by the force of impact. Rescue personnel confirmed the death of the driver at the location. The circumstances surrounding the driver's inability to stop or reverse the vehicle before impact remain under investigation.
The incident adds to a growing list of accidents at level crossings throughout Bangladesh, where safety infrastructure at many railway intersections remains inadequate. Authorities have repeatedly warned travelers to exercise extreme caution when approaching railway crossings and to ensure barriers are clear before proceeding.
Railway officials said investigations into the accident were ongoing. The incident has raised fresh concerns about the need for improved warning systems and barriers at level crossings to prevent similar tragedies in the future.