Bus Carrying Around 40 Passengers Plunges into Padma River in Bangladesh; Multiple Feared Drowned
Summary
A bus carrying around 40 passengers plunged into the Padma River near Dhaka, Bangladesh. At least two women died and many others are feared drowned as rescue operations continue.
Key Points
- A bus with approximately 40 passengers plunged into the Padma River about 125 kilometers south of Dhaka.
- Only 11 passengers reportedly managed to swim to safety soon after the accident.
- At least two women have died, and many passengers are feared to have drowned.
- Rescue operations involving boats and local emergency services are ongoing to find survivors and salvage the submerged bus.
