18 dead after bus sinks in River Padma in central Bangladesh
發佈日期: 2026-03-26 21:47
TVB News
A bus carrying about 50 people plunged into a major river in central Bangladesh as it was driving onto a ferry, leaving at least 18 people dead.
The bus plunged into the River Padma on Wednesday afternoon in Rajbari district, about 84 kilometres from the capital, Dhaka.
The bus was traveling to the capital from the southwestern district of Kushtia as people return to work after the Islamic festival of Eid al-Fitr.
Passengers swam to safety after the accident but others got trapped.
Rescuers worked overnight to recover bodies, finding 18 by Thursday morning. Strong currents and rains disrupted the rescue operations overnight.
It was not clear if there was still anyone missing.
Ten women and two children were among the dead.
