On March 18, 2026, the Nilsagar Express derailed near Bagbari/Bagmari and Santahar Junction in Adamdighi, Bogra, with nine bogies/coaches going off track. Attributed to the driver ignoring warning signs, the incident caused over 100 injuries, with 60 individuals hospitalized. Rail service across five northern districts was disrupted for 21 hours before restoration. Recovery efforts involved fire service units, and a probe committee was formed to investigate the incident.
| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 5 · district | ৫টি জেলা: নীলফামারী, দিনাজপুর, ঠাকুরগাঁও, পঞ্চগড় ও জয়পুরহাট |
| Name | Age | Role | Legal status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Driver | — | Driver | Fled |
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Four units from the fire service conducted rescue operations and transported injured individuals to the hospital.