Five dead after bus falls off bridge in central Bangladesh

At least five persons have died when a bus plunged into a canal after hitting the railing of a bridge in Madaripur.

Madaripur Correspondentbdnews24.com
Published : 27 May 2016, 11:10 AM
Updated : 27 May 2016, 12:32 PM

Police fear the death toll in the accident that occurred on Friday afternoon may rise.

Madaripur Sadar Police Station OC Ziaul Morshed said almost half of the Barisal-bound bus sank into the canal after it fell off the bridge.

Police and Fire Service were trying to free a number of trapped passengers from the wreck.

The OC confirmed the death of five.

Fire Service officials said at least 25 persons were injured. They have been sent to Madaripur Sadar Hospital.