A jeep fell into the Karnaphuli River after breaking thru the railing of the Kalurghat bridge early Sunday.
Local residents rescued two folks from the water and sent them to a health center. Nonetheless, authorities dangle yet to establish the rescued victims.
The incident used to be confirmed by Officer-in-Tag (OC) of Sadarghat Naval Police, Ekramul Haque.
“Upon receiving files that a automobile had fallen into the river whereas crossing the Kalurghat bridge, a crew of naval police used to be dispatched to the scene. We heard that two victims were rescued straight after the accident and sent to a native health center, but we are yet to hint them,” said OC Ekramul.
Basically based entirely on Saidur Rahman, Sub-Officer of Boalkhali Fire Service Save, the jeep, domestically is understood as a “Chander Gari,” used to be travelling from the Boalkhali facet of the bridge toward the metropolis.
“The automobile broke the railing on the categorical facet of the bridge and fell into the river. Fortunately, locals managed to rescue two passengers right away, but the auto used to be swept away by the strong contemporary,” he added.
He also confirmed that the driving force and helper were the exclusively passengers on the auto.
“The bridge has been below development. Automobiles were no longer speculated to switch on the bridge. We’re trying to be taught the potential the auto got onto the bridge and fell into the river,” OC Ekramul said.
The Kalurghat bridge has been present process renovations since August final 365 days, with railway authorities overseeing the work. The bridge, which used to be closed for a protracted period for repairs, is at this time in the final stages of renovation, including resurfacing to accommodate traffic. Nonetheless, many autos are crossing the bridge with out following the guidelines, main to frequent traffic jams on each ends of the one-potential bridge.
Investigations by native authorities are underway to discover the valid reason of the accident.
