One dead, one injured in launch accident at Sadarghat

At least one person was killed and another critically injured after a launch rammed into a group of passengers who were waiting to board their launch at the Sadarghat Launch Terminal yesterday evening.

The accident occurred around 5:30pm, according to Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Abdullah Al Mamun, duty officer of Sadarghat River Police. The deceased was identified as Md Sohel Fakir, 22.

Meanwhile the injured, Rupa Akter, 20, was rushed to a hospital in critical condition.

However, at least two others currently remain missing, Shah Md Faisal Ahmed, officer-in-charge of Kotwali Police Station, told The Daily Star.

At present, search efforts are underway to locate the missing individuals, Kotwali Police Station Officer-in-Charge Faisal added.

OC Faisal said the body of the deceased, Md Sohel Fakir, was taken by onlookers to Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital.

The incident occurred during the heavy holiday rush, as thousands were heading to their village homes ahead of Eid to celebrate the festivities.