Dozens dead in Bangladesh as passenger bus plunges into Padma River
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At least 24 people died in Bangladesh on Wednesday when a passenger bus plunged into the Padma River in Rajbari district, about 100km from Dhaka. The bus, carrying 40 passengers, lost control while attempting to board a ferry at Daulatdia. Rescue workers recovered 22 bodies from the submerged bus, including five children, eleven women, and six men; two more women died after being rescued. The overturned bus sank approximately 9 meters into the river. Rescue efforts were conducted by fire service units, divers, the army, police, coastguard, and local authorities, with officials fearing more passengers may be missing.
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AI-ExtractedThe bus was waiting to board a ferry when it fell into the river.
Rescuers recovered 22 bodies from inside the submerged bus, including five children, 11 women and six men.
The bus lost control as it approached a ferry at Daulatdia in Rajbari district.
At least 24 people have died after the bus plunged into the river.
A bus carrying 40 passengers plunged into the Padma River in Bangladesh.
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