Jamuna Bridge traffic resumes after 3-bus collision causes Eid rush tailbacks

Traffic on the Jamuna Bridge resumed this morning after a multi-vehicle accident briefly halted movement, causing significant disruptions for thousands of Eid travelers.

The collision, involving three buses and a microbus, occurred around 8:30 a.m. near pillar No. 7 on the bridge's north lane. While no major injuries were reported, the accident immediately stopped all vehicular movement on the bridge for about 30 minutes.

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The bridge authorities worked to bring the situation under control following the accident. Vehicular movement resumed after 30 minutes. There is currently no traffic congestion.

Authorities quickly initiated rescue operations, deploying a wrecker to remove the stranded vehicles. The situation was brought under control, and traffic flow was restored. However, the incident led to a massive tailback, with hundreds of vehicles stuck for approximately 20 kilometers on the Tangail side of the eastern end of the bridge.

Under normal circumstances, the Jamuna Bridge handles around 15,000 vehicles daily. Ahead of Eid, this number increases substantially. The bridge authorities noted that even minor accidents can cause extensive congestion due to the excessive pressure during peak travel periods. The long queues caused considerable suffering for many travelers trying to reach their destinations for the Eid celebrations.

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Several vehicles had remained stuck on the bridge. The situation was brought under control quickly.