At least five people have been killed and 25 others injured in a collision between a passenger bus and a motorcycle in the Bedgram area of Gopalganj Sadar Upazila.
The accident occurred on Thursday (28 May) when a passenger bus named Dola Paribahan collided head-on with an oncoming motorcycle.
The identities of the deceased could not be confirmed immediately. Authorities said the injured have been admitted to different hospitals for treatment.
According to reports, two of the deceased were motorcyclists and three were bus passengers.
Superintendent of Police Md Habibullah and Gopalganj Fire Service Inspector Niamul Huda confirmed the incident to the media.
Eyewitnesses and police sources said a passenger bus and a motorcycle coming from opposite directions collided with great impact in the Bedgram area. Five people died at the scene and later at the hospital after being rescued.
Local administration and Fire Service personnel quickly reached the spot and transported the injured to Gopalganj Sadar Hospital.
Doctors said several injured victims are in critical condition, raising fears that the death toll may increase.
The Officer-in-Charge of Gopalganj Sadar Police Station confirmed the incident and said efforts are underway to identify the deceased. The damaged vehicles have been removed, and traffic movement on the road has returned to normal.
Bd-pratidin English/ AM
