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From Daily Star · () English

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  • Three passengers were killed and at least 15 others were injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck on the Chandpur-Cumilla highway.
  • The accident occurred in the Shahrasti upazila of Chandpur when the bus attempted to overtake another vehicle.
  • Authorities have stated that the death toll could increase as injured passengers were taken to a local health complex.

A tragic head-on collision between a bus and a truck on the Chandpur-Cumilla highway has resulted in the deaths of three passengers and left at least 15 others injured. The incident occurred this morning in the Shahrasti upazila of Chandpur.

According to Mir Mahbubur Rahman, Officer-in-Charge of Shahrasti Police Station, the accident took place in the Baniyachong area. The bus, traveling towards Dhaka, collided with a hydraulic sand truck while attempting to overtake another vehicle. The impact was severe, causing several passengers to be thrown onto the road.

Emergency services responded quickly, with the injured being transported to the Shahrasti Upazila Health Complex for immediate medical treatment. Police have indicated that the number of fatalities may rise as the condition of some injured passengers is critical.

The identities of the deceased have not yet been confirmed. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the exact circumstances of the collision.

The death toll could rise further.

— Mir Mahbubur RahmanShahrasti Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mir Mahbubur Rahman commenting on the potential increase in fatalities.
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