Launch-Steamer collision in Barisal leaves 5 dead

At least five people were killed and 10 others injured in a collision between a passenger launch and a steamer in the Kirtankhola River at Charbaria in Barisal sadar early Monday.
The deceased could not yet be identified, United News of Bangladesh reports.
Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman, deputy director of BIWTA (security and traffic) said the accident took place when the Dhaka-bound launch ‘Surovi-7’ collided with Barisal-bound BIWTC steamer ‘PS Masud’ in the river around 4:50am, leaving the five passengers of steamer dead on the spot and a number of passengers trapped in the steamer.
Ten passengers were also injured in the incident.
Seven firefighting units from Barisal fire service are continuing their rescue operation.

News Courtesy: www.newagebd.net