Tragic bus accident in Bangladesh leads to at least 24 fatalities in Padma River plunge

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Tragic bus accident in Bangladesh leads to at least 24 fatalities in Padma River plunge

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Tragic bus accident in Bangladesh leads to at least 24 fatalities in Padma River plunge

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At least 24 fatalities confirmed after a bus fell into the Padma River.
The bus lost control while boarding a ferry at Daulatdia in Rajbari district.
Rescue operations are ongoing as officials search for missing passengers.

At least 24 people have died after a passenger bus plunged into the Padma River while attempting to board a ferry in central Bangladesh. The accident occurred at the Daulatdia ferry terminal around 5 PM, leading to a rescue operation involving multiple fire service units and divers, supported by local authorities and the army, according to aa and Reuters.

Divers managed to recover 22 bodies from inside the submerged vehicle, which had held around 40 passengers. Reports indicate that among the deceased are six men, 11 women, and five children, while two women died post-rescue. Officials fear more people might still be trapped, according to India Times and aa.

The bus reportedly lost control just before boarding the ferry, causing it to tip over and sink nearly 30 feet deep in the river. Eyewitnesses and ongoing reports suggest that some passengers managed to escape, with as many as 17 rescued by emergency services, according to Reuters and India Times.