Six Killed in Bus-Auto Rickshaw Collision in Barishal, Bangladesh
A fatal road accident in Bakerganj, Barishal, claimed six lives after a Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation bus collided with an auto-rickshaw. The incident occurred when the bus, traveling from Kuakata to Barishal, crossed into the wrong lane and struck the oncoming vehicle. Among the deceased were a one-and-a-half-year-old toddler, her mother, and her aunt, all from Gaurnadi upazila. Three other victims were local residents of Bakerganj. Two additional individuals sustained serious injuries and are receiving treatment at Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital. Authorities reported that the bus driver fled the scene immediately following the crash. Investigations revealed significant regulatory violations; the bus had lacked a valid fitness certificate since May 2015, and its registration had expired in late 2017. Police and transport authorities are currently searching for the unidentified driver. The collision took place near a fire service office, where the auto-rickshaw was completely mangled by the impact. This tragedy highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and vehicle maintenance compliance in the region.
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Six Killed in Bus-Auto Rickshaw Collision in Barishal, Bangladesh
A fatal road accident in Bakerganj, Barishal, claimed six lives after a Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation bus collided with an auto-rickshaw. The incident occurred when the bus, traveling from Kuakata to Barishal, crossed into the wrong lane and struck the oncoming vehicle. Among the deceased were a one-and-a-half-year-old toddler, her mother, and her aunt, all from Gaurnadi upazila. Three other victims were local residents of Bakerganj. Two additional individuals sustained serious injuries and are receiving treatment at Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital. Authorities reported that the bus driver fled the scene immediately following the crash. Investigations revealed significant regulatory violations; the bus had lacked a valid fitness certificate since May 2015, and its registration had expired in late 2017. Police and transport authorities are currently searching for the unidentified driver. The collision took place near a fire service office, where the auto-rickshaw was completely mangled by the impact. This tragedy highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and vehicle maintenance compliance in the region.
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