8 killed in Natore truck-microbus collision

At least eight people were killed and several others injured in a collision between a truck and a microbus in Natore’s Baraigram upazila.

The accident took place around 10:30 am on Wednesday (July 23) near Sreerampur area beside Ailmari Bridge in the upazila.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Bonpara Highway Police Station, Ismail Hossain, confirmed the incident, stating that three women and two men were among the deceased. However, their identities could not be ascertained immediately.

The death toll is likely to increase further, he added.

Baraigram Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge (OC) Rafiqul Islam said, “Locals rescued the injured and admitted them to Baraigram Upazila Health Complex and various local hospitals. Rescue operations are ongoing at the accident site. Further details will be provided later.”