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On May 25, 2026, at 4:30 AM, a rod-laden truck carrying laborers and itinerant vendors traveling from Chattogram to North Bengal overturned in the Sartoil area of Kalihati, Tangail. The driver reportedly fell asleep, causing the vehicle to lose control. The incident resulted in 17 deaths and 10 injuries. Following the tragedy, a delegation representing Dr. Saimum Parvez visited the victim's families to provide support, and there were widespread protests demanding compensation and safer transportation for agricultural laborers.
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On May 25, 2026, at 4:30 AM, a rod-laden truck carrying laborers and itinerant vendors traveling from Chattogram to North Bengal overturned in the Sartoil area of Kalihati, Tangail. The driver reportedly fell asleep, causing the vehicle to lose control. The incident resulted in 17 deaths and 10 injuries. Following the tragedy, a delegation representing Dr. Saimum Parvez visited the victim's families to provide support, and there were widespread protests demanding compensation and safer transportation for agricultural laborers.
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17 PEOPLE REPORTED DEAD
10 PEOPLE REPORTED INJURED
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Station officers rescued the victims and transported the injured to Tangail General Hospital, specifically addressing those trapped under the truck.
Conducted rescue operations and identified victims.
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Daily Jugantor
Daily Amar Desh
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Daily Amar Desh
Daily Amar Desh
Prothom Alo
Daily Amar Desh
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Sartoil area, Kalihati, east bank approach of Jamuna Bridge, Dhaka-Tangail highway
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20 articles · 4 publishers
Prothom Alo · 25 May 2026
Daily Amar Desh · 25 May 2026-6a14639e223d6.jpg)
Daily Jugantor · 25 May 2026
Prothom Alo · 25 May 2026A branded case brief or image keeps the reported impact and source context attached.
The accident resulted in 17 confirmed deaths and 10 injuries.
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