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Ferry sinks in Padma river at Paturia Ghat in thick fog, 6 people rescued alive

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Ferry sinks in Padma river at Paturia Ghat in thick fog, 6 people rescued alive

A ferry named Rajnigandha sank in the Padma River at Paturia Ghat in Manikganj in dense fog. The accident took place at Ghat No. 5 around 8:30 am on Wednesday. Six people were rescued alive in this incident. Mohiuddin Russell, assistant manager of commercial department of Paturia Ghat Point, confirmed the matter.

It is learned that the Rajnigandh ferry left Paturia with 9 cars at around 1 pm on Tuesday. When the fog thickens, the ferry is anchored in the middle of the river. Later on Wednesday around 8 am left for Paturia Ghat. The ferry sank when it hit the bulkhead while approaching Pier 5 of Paturia.

Mohiuddin Russell said that a bulkhead rammed the ferry without seeing it in the thick fog and it sank. Six people were rescued alive in this incident. The diving unit of Aricha Fire Station is doing rescue work.


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