Seven killed in bus-pickup collision and subsequent vehicle fire in Bhanga, Faridpur after crowd gathers for spilled eggs

On the night of July 11, 2026, a fatal incident occurred in the Sowadi area of Bhanga, Faridpur. A chicken and egg-laden pickup truck overturned on the Dhaka-Bhanga highway, causing eggs to spill. While local residents gathered to collect the spilled eggs, a passenger bus struck them, leading to seven fatalities and at least seven injuries. Following the crash, angry crowds blocked the highway and set fire to six vehicles. Authorities, including highway police and fire service, later restored traffic flow.