Mondobhag train collision

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| date = {{Start date|2019|11|12|df=y}}

| time = 03:00 local time (09:00 UTC)

| location = Mondobhag railway station, Kasba

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| country = Bangladesh

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| type = Head-on collision

| cause = SPAD

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| trains = 2

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| deaths = 16

| injuries = 100

| damage = Three carriages destroyed

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The Mondobhag train collision occurred on 12 November 2019 at Mondobhag railway station, Kasba, Bangladesh.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/country/news/12-killed-2-trains-collides-head-brahmanbaria-1826074|title=16 killed as intercity train crashes into another in Brahmanbaria|date=12 November 2019 |work=The Daily Star|access-date=17 November 2019 |location=Dhaka}} Two trains were involved. At least sixteen people were killed and 58 were injured.

Collision

At 03:00 local time (09:00 UTC) a collision occurred between two trains at Kasba, Bangladesh. The Turna Nishita passenger train bound for Dhaka and hauled by Class 2900 locomotive 2923 collided with the Udayan Express passenger train bound for Chittagong. Three carriages of the Udayan Express were destroyed. Most of the casualties were in those vehicles.{{cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/15-die-in-bangladesh-train-accident/articleshow/72017283.cms |title=Train crash kills 16 people in central Bangladesh |work=The Economic Times |access-date=12 November 2019}} At least sixteen people were killed and 100 were injured. Forty people were taken to hospital.{{cite news |url=https://news.yahoo.com/express-trains-collide-bangladesh-killing-030719401.html |title=Trains collide in Bangladesh, killing at least 16 |agency=Reuters |access-date=12 November 2019}} It was reported that the Turna Nishita should have been held outside the station to let the Udayan Express pass.{{cite news |url=https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/12/least-16-dead-two-packed-trains-ripped-apart-crash-11082308/ |title=At least 16 dead after two packed trains are ripped apart after crash |first=Richard |last=Hartley-Parkinson |agency=Associated Newspapers |work=Metro |access-date=12 November 2019}} It was reported that the driver of the Turna Nishita passed a signal at danger. He was one of three people suspended after the crash.

Investigation

An investigation was opened into the accident. The committee found that the Loco master of Turna Nishita was responsible for the collision.{{Cite news|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2019/11/14/brahmanbaria-train-accident-loco-master-of-turna-nishita-admits-negligence|title=Brahmanbaria train accident: Loco master of Turna Nishita admits negligence|last=Mamun|first=Shohel|date=14 November 2019 |work=Dhaka Tribune|access-date=17 November 2019}}

References

Category:2019 disasters in Bangladesh

Category:Brahmanbaria District

Category:November 2019 in Bangladesh

Category:Railway accidents and incidents in Bangladesh

Category:Railway accidents in 2019

Category:Railway accidents involving a signal passed at danger