Natore:A tragic head-on collision between a passenger bus and a sand-laden truck in Bonpara, on the Natore-Pabna highway, has resulted in 14 fatalities. The accident occurred around 400 am in front of the Bonpara Police Investigation Centre, initially leaving nine people dead at the scene and injuring at least 30 others.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, two of the injured victims later succumbed to their injuries at Natore General Hospital, while three others died at Baraigram Upazila Health Complex, bringing the total death toll to 14.
Sub-Inspector Alamgir Hossain of Bonpara Highway Police reported that among the nine individuals killed instantly were a child, eight bus passengers, and the truck driver. The bus was traveling from Barishal to Rajshahi, and the truck was en route to Pabna when the collision occurred.
Assistant Deputy Director Akhtar Hamid Khan from the Natore Fire Service and Civil Defence Station stated that rescue operations involved three Fire Service units, which transported the injured to Natore General Hospital and other medical facilities.
Jatiya Sangsad Whip and Natore-2 constituency lawmaker Advocate M Ruhul Quddus Talukdar Dulu, along with Deputy Commissioner Mst Shumoni Aktar and Superintendent of Police Mohammad Shariful Haque, visited the site of the accident.