A train carrying containers derailed yesterday in Karwan Bazar area in the city causing serious traffic Jams.

The accident took place at about 11.30 am.

Railway sources claimed that it was due to high speed of the train, garbage dumping and sewer leakage from Karwan Bazar wholesale marker and slumps on two sides of the tracks.

The train dragged on for about half a kilometre before coming to a halt. Its engine stopped at Mogbazar rail crossing, blocking the road.

The road remained -blocked for nearly 45 minutes. The engine was detached from the boggles and the road was cleared.

Tcjgaon Station Master Fazlul Huq Talukder termed the accident a "minor" one and said it occurred due to garbage dumping and sewer leakage from Karwanbazar wholesale market and slums.

Bangladesh Railway's Division Engineer 1. Dhaka, SM Liakat Ali said It was a minor "D-ciass accident".

He said that the train was running at a very high speed. “Goods trains are not supposed lo have a speed of 32 kins per hour tn and around the Dhaka City. But Ihls train was running al about 80 kms j)er hour.”