A young man tragically lost his life on Wednesday morning in Akkelpur, Joypurhat, after being struck by a Dhaka-bound Chilahat Express while walking on the railway line with headphones in his ears.
The deceased, 21-year-old Rimon Hossain, was a resident of Halir Mor area and the son of Babu Hossain. He worked at a local poultry farm and was reportedly traversing the railway line when the fatal accident occurred.
Eyewitnesses reported that Rimon was walking along the tracks with headphones on, which prevented him from hearing the approaching train. The Chilahat Express, travelling at a high speed, struck him instantly, leaving him dead at the scene. Neighbours and passersby immediately alerted the railway police, who recovered the body and initiated an investigation.
The railway authorities confirmed that Rimon’s body was sent to the hospital morgue for a post-mortem examination. Legal procedures and necessary formalities are being carried out in accordance with the law.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of walking on railway tracks while distracted. Authorities have long cautioned the public about the risks of using headphones or mobile devices near trains, citing multiple accidents in recent years.
The key details of the incident are summarised in the table below:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim | Rimon Hossain, 21 |
| Residence | Halir Mor, Akkelpur, Joypurhat |
| Occupation | Poultry farm worker |
| Date & Time | 11 March, morning |
| Location | Halir Mor railway area, Akkelpur |
| Train Involved | Dhaka-bound Chilahat Express |
| Circumstances | Walking on railway line with headphones |
| Outcome | Fatal – died instantly at the scene |
| Authorities | Railway police; body sent for post-mortem |
| Legal Action | Investigation and legal procedures underway |
Railway officials have urged local residents and commuters to exercise extreme caution near tracks and to use authorised crossing points. They emphasised that distractions such as headphones or mobile devices can prove fatal.
Tragic events such as this underscore the importance of public awareness campaigns and strict adherence to railway safety rules, in order to prevent similar accidents in the future.