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Vol. 5 Num 1062 Mon. May 28, 2007  
   
Metropolitan


Compartment of goods train derails


A compartment of a goods train derailed after a CNG run three-wheeler auto-rickshaw hit the train at Tejgaon level crossing in the city yesterday.

No casualties, however, was reported after the incident as the driver and two passengers of the auto-rickshaw managed to jump from the vehicle.

The train smashed the auto-rickshaw dragging it for 30 yards. Compartment of the train derailed following the accident.

Trains operated on one of the two lines until 4:00pm after the incident.

Vehicular movement remained suspended for 20 minutes at the Tejgaon level crossing following the incident.