21 killed in Bangladesh train collision
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At least 21 people were killed in a collision between 2 passenger trains in Bangladesh's Narsingdi district, 51 kms northeast of capital Dhaka at abount 5 p.m. local time Wednesday.
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Rescuers work on the scene after a collision of two passenger trains in Narsingdi, 51 km northeast of Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Dec. 8, 2010. At least 21 people were killed in the collision in Narsingdi at about 5 p.m. local time Wednesday. [Xinhua] |
![Rescuers work on the scene after a collision of two passenger trains in Narsingdi, 51 km northeast of Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Dec. 8, 2010. At least 21 people were killed in the collision in Narsingdi at about 5 p.m. local time Wednesday. [Xinhua]](http://images.china.cn/attachement/jpg/site1007/20101209/000cf1bdd03f0e6a86c301.jpg "Rescuers work on the scene after a collision of two passenger trains in Narsingdi, 51 km northeast of Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Dec. 8, 2010. At least 21 people were killed in the collision in Narsingdi at about 5 p.m. local time Wednesday. [Xinhua]")
The news agency said hundreds people were injured and the death toll may go up.
Ruhul Amin, an official from Fire Brigade in Narsingdi, told Xinhua over phone they confirmed 10 people killed in the accident and feared the figure will rise as the rescue operation is underway.
Bangladesh Railway Director General TA Chowdhury told Xinhua by phone a 4-member committee was formed to investigate the accident to see whether it is an accident or a sabotage.
Army have been deployed in rescue operation of the train disaster to work together with Fire Brigade, Police, Red Crescent and local officials.
Wounded people who were rescued from the damaged compartments were being rushed to the hospitals.
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