Dangerous rail-crossing at Khilkhet point

While travelling last Friday, my car was blocked by vehicles, vendors and pedestrians halfway across the Khilkhet railway track on the airport road. We could hear the whistling of a speeding train. Somehow pushing through the cluster of traffic in front of us, we escaped mere seconds before we being crushed by the oncoming train.

I urge the local authorities to ensure that at least 100 feet on either side of railway crossing points are kept clear for safety.

Sirajul Islam, 

Paribagh, Dhaka