A head-on collision between a passenger bus (RR Travels) and a cattle-carrying nosimon/bhootbhuti occurred on the Banpara-Hatikumrul highway in the Talbaria area of Gurudaspur, Natore, on August 8, 2026. The incident resulted in 4 fatalities, including three identified cattle traders (Jahangir Alam, Akkas Ali, and Abdur Rahman) and one unidentified person, with 8 others injured.
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdur Rahman Farmer | 70 · Male | Dead | — |
| Akkas Ali Cattle trader | 58 · Male | Dead | Relation to others: Brother of Jahangir Alam |
| Jahangir Alam Cattle trader | 48 · Male | Dead | Relation to others: Brother of Akkas Ali |
| Unidentified | Dead | — |
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Highway police arrived at the scene, conducted rescue operations, recovered casualties, seized vehicles, and began identification of victims.
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Fire service personnel conducted rescue operations and transported the injured to a local hospital.