Two separate train-related fatalities in Charghat, Rajshahi, within the same day have raised concern over rail safety in the area, after a woman and a young man were killed in distinct incidents on Tuesday.
According to local sources, the first incident occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m. near the Holidagachi area under Sholua Union. A passenger train travelling from Rajshahi to Khulna, the Mahananda Express, was passing close to Holidagachi railway crossing when a woman, estimated to be around 35 years old, came into contact with the train. Eyewitness accounts suggest she fell or jumped onto the tracks as the train approached. She died instantly at the scene due to the severity of the impact.
Despite efforts by local residents to identify her, her identity could not be confirmed at the time of reporting. Authorities have stated that steps are being taken to establish her identity and inform any relatives.
In a separate incident later the same night, another fatal accident occurred in the Hobibpur area of Nimpara Union, under Kalabipara locality. A young man named Sohaq (25), son of Julum Pramanik of the same area, was struck by a train during the late hours. The impact was extremely severe, resulting in the amputation of one of his legs. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Local residents indicated that the incident may have been accidental, though the exact circumstances remain under investigation. Following the incident, police and railway authorities recovered the body and arranged for its burial after necessary procedures.
Officials from the Ishwardi Railway Police Station confirmed that law enforcement teams were dispatched to both locations immediately after receiving reports. The Officer-in-Charge stated that the bodies would be sent for post-mortem examinations, while investigations are ongoing into both incidents.
Summary of Incidents
| Time & Date | Location | Victim | Age | Incident Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 8:45 a.m. (21 April) | Holidagachi, Sholua Union | Unidentified woman | ~35 | Struck by Rajshahi–Khulna Mahananda Express | Died on the spot |
| Tuesday late night (21 April) | Hobibpur, Nimpara Union | Sohaq (son of Julum Pramanik) | 25 | Hit by train in Kalabipara area | Fatal injuries, died |
Authorities have reiterated their call for greater caution around railway tracks, particularly in rural crossings and unguarded sections, as investigations continue into both tragic deaths.