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20 hurt after bus falls into roadside ditch in Shariatpur
At least 20 people were injured after a passenger bus lost control and fell into a roadside ditch in Jajira Upazila of Shariatpur on Monday afternoon.
The accident took place in the Thandar More area of Jajira Municipality.
Quoting locals, police said the Padma Travels bus was traveling from Dhaka to Naria in Shariatpur with around 35 passengers on board. When it reached the Thandar More area, the driver lost control, and the bus overturned into a nearby ditch due to the narrow road caused by ongoing renovation work. At least 20 passengers, including the driver, were injured.
Many passengers escaped by breaking the bus windows. Local residents quickly came to their aid, helping those trapped by breaking windows and doors. Members of the fire service later joined the rescue operation.
The injured were taken to Jajira Upazila Health Complex for first aid, while two of the seriously injured were sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment, reports UNB.
Saleh Ahmed, officer-in-charge (OC) of Jajira Police Station, said police arrived at the scene promptly and arrangements have been made for the injured to receive treatment. The cause of the accident is under investigation.