A major train accident has occurred in Dhaka, Bangladesh. At least 15 people died and hundreds were injured in a horrific collision between two trains in Bangladesh on Monday. Police say that the death toll may increase further. The train accident occurred when a passenger train collided with a goods train at Bhairab, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) from the capital Dhaka, causing an outcry.

Local police officer Sirajul Islam said the death toll could rise as rescue operations continued. According to news agency AP, so far 15 people have died in this accident, while according to Bangladeshi media, the death toll has crossed 20.

News agency Reuters reported that after this horrific train accident, fire service personnel have reached the spot and the rescue operation is going on. According to the news agency, local police officer Sirajul Islam said the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue.

At the same time, according to Bangladeshi TV channel, the death toll in this train accident has reached 20. Bhairab railway police station in-charge (OC) Mohammad Alim Hussain Shikdar said the accident between Dhaka-bound passenger train 'Egarosindur Express Twilight' and Kishoreganj-bound goods train occurred on the outskirts of Bhairab railway station at around 3:30 pm on Monday. Hui.