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One dead, 15 hurt as buses collide head-on in Natore
A bus helper was killed and 15 others sustained injuries when two inter-city buses collided head-on in Natore district. The accident occurred on a major transport route in the region.
LSN Bangladesh ·
A fatal collision between two long-route buses has left one person dead and multiple others injured in Natore district. The incident resulted in significant traffic disruption on one of the key transport corridors linking several towns in the region.
The bus helper who was working on one of the vehicles died at the scene of the accident, while 15 passengers and staff members aboard the buses sustained injuries of varying severity. Emergency responders were deployed to the location to assist the injured and manage traffic flow.
The head-on nature of the collision caused considerable damage to both vehicles. Rescue teams worked to extract trapped passengers and transport the injured to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
Investigations into the cause of the accident are underway. Preliminary reports suggest the collision occurred due to a lapse in driving judgment, though authorities have not ruled out other contributing factors such as vehicle malfunction or road conditions. Natore district police are examining the circumstances that led to the vehicles meeting head-on.