Three Workers Killed After Pickup Hits Train In Faridpur

A tragic accident in Faridpur’s Boalmari Upazila claimed the lives of three workers on Monday afternoon, after a passenger train collided with a pickup transporting labourers from a local jute mill. Ten others were injured in the incident, which occurred at an unguarded railway crossing in Sotashi, a neighbourhood in Boalmari town.

The collision took place around 3:00 PM on the Kalukhali–Bhatiapara railway line, when the pickup carrying 15 jute mill workers was heading back to Boalmari municipal area after a morning’s work.

The deceased have been identified as:

Jabbar Molla, son of Chayfar Molla, Bilkorail village

Musha Molla, brother of Jabbar Molla

Jahanara Begum, wife of Abul Kalam, Bilkorail village

Five of the injured sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Faridpur Medical College Hospital, while the remaining five were admitted to Boalmari Upazila Health Complex for treatment.

According to railway police and local residents, the pickup had just left the jute mill when it reached the railway crossing. The vehicle was struck by a passenger train travelling from Kalukhali to Bhatiapara. The impact was immediate and fatal for the three workers.

A local eyewitness, Bilayet Hossain, described the harrowing scene: “This happened right in front of our house. I had just returned from the market and was about to sit down for lunch when I heard a loud crash. I ran outside and saw the train had hit the workers’ pickup. Three people had died instantly, and several others were severely injured. They were immediately taken to hospital.”

Boalmari Upazila Executive Officer S.M. Rokibul Hasan and Officer-in-Charge Md. Anwar Hossain visited the site soon after the accident to oversee the situation. Mizanur Rahman, Officer-in-Charge of Rajbari Railway Police, confirmed that authorities reached the scene promptly and that legal proceedings are now underway.

The following table summarises the casualties and medical status:

Local authorities have highlighted the need for enhanced safety measures at unguarded railway crossings, noting that similar accidents have occurred in the past. Residents and officials alike are calling for improved signalling systems and greater awareness to prevent such tragedies in the future.