At least 11 passengers of a tourist microbus were killed after being hit by Mohanagar Provati Express in Chattogram's Mirsarai on Friday (29 July).
"The accident took place on Friday at around 1pm in the Khaiachhara Jharna area," Railway Police Superintendent Hashan Chowdhury told .
"A team went to the spot after hearing the news of the accident. We have confirmed 11 deaths. However, their names were not immediately known," he added.
Mirsrai Police Station Sub-Inspector Syed Ahmed said, "11 passengers of the microbus were killed in the collision. 4 people have been sent to Chittagong Medical College Hospital."
Several others were injured in the accident. The victims are yet to be identified. Officials fear that the death toll may increase.
According to locals, the microbus got hit by the train while trying to cross the railway line at a high speed.
Passengers in the microbus were on their way to see the Khoiyachora waterfalls.
