Bus plunges into river in Bangladesh, 24 dead

Dhaka March 26 authorities said at least 24 people died after passenger bus plunged into Padma River.
The bus carried around 40 passengers and crashed while attempting to board a ferry officials reported today. Officials confirmed the tragic accident caused panic among passengers as the vehicle suddenly lost balance near riverbank. Emergency teams responded quickly after witnesses alerted authorities about the bus sinking into deep river waters nearby. Rescuers rushed to the site and began operations despite difficult conditions and strong river currents hindering visibility. Authorities continue investigating causes behind the accident while families mourn victims lost in sudden tragedy across region.

The accident happened Wednesday when the driver lost control while approaching ferry terminal at Daulatdia in Rajbari district. The location lies about 100 kilometers from Dhaka making it a busy transit point for vehicles crossing river daily. The bus overturned before plunging nearly 30 feet deep into river water according to police and fire officials. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as passengers screamed for help while the vehicle quickly submerged beneath the surface. Fire Service and Civil Defence teams coordinated immediate rescue operations with support from local law enforcement agencies. Divers entered murky waters to locate trapped passengers as crowds gathered along riverbanks watching rescue efforts unfold.

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Bus Tragedy: Rescue and Casualties

Rescuers recovered 22 bodies from inside submerged bus including men women and children trapped during sudden accident. Fire Service official Talha Bin Zasim confirmed victims included six men eleven women and five children among dead. Authorities later confirmed total deaths reached 24 including two women who died after being rescued from water. Medical teams provided emergency care to survivors while authorities documented identities of victims for notification to families. Recovery operations continued for hours as divers searched through wreckage hoping to locate any remaining missing passengers. Officials emphasized challenges faced during operation due to depth poor visibility and strong currents complicating rescue attempts.

Four fire service units and ten divers led coordinated search and rescue mission at accident site authorities confirmed. Army police coast guard and local administration supported ongoing efforts to manage crowds and assist emergency responders. Officials warned that more passengers could still be missing as search operations continued into later hours Thursday. Authorities urged stricter safety measures during ferry boarding to prevent similar accidents in future across busy routes. Bangladesh frequently reports deadly road and ferry accidents causing hundreds of deaths annually due to safety lapses. Government agencies pledged investigation and improved enforcement to reduce risks and protect passengers using waterways nationwide.

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