The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Chandpur

Three passengers were died in a launch collision in the river Meghna on Sunday midnight.

The accident occurred at around 2 am when the Gournadi-bound MV Manasi-2 was hit on the right by MV Sharnadiwp coming from opposite Damudda near Cherar Char, 10 miles off Chandpur river port.

According to police, the accident left three passengers dead on the spot and 15 others with minor injuries. It also caused a major damage to the structure of the MV Manasi-2.

The victims were identified Reshma Begum (30), Shahidul Islam (60) and Sifat (4). The injured were released after first aid at Chandpur.

Police seized the MV Manasi-2, but the killer MV Sharnadwip managed to escape. A case was initiated in Chandpur police station.