Bus falls into river while boarding ferry in Bangladesh, leaving 24 dead
Summary
At least 24 people died after a passenger bus carrying around 40 passengers plunged into the Padma River while trying to board a ferry in Bangladesh.
Key Points
- At least 24 people died after a passenger bus plunged into the Padma River in Bangladesh.
- The bus was carrying around 40 passengers when the accident occurred.
- The bus lost control while approaching a ferry at Daulatdia in Rajbari district, about 100 km from Dhaka.
- Rescue operations involved fire service units, divers, army, police, coast guard, and local authorities.
