Multi-vehicle collision in Sitakunda kills woman, injures 25
A major four-vehicle collision involving a bus, truck, microbus, and a CNG-run autorickshaw occurred on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Barabkunda Bazar, Sitakunda, on May 31, 2026. The incident resulted in the death of a woman and left at least 25 others injured, causing a traffic halt on the highway. Emergency response teams including the fire service and highway police cleared the area.
Involved entities
4 RecordsSaudia Paribahan Bus
Dump/Drum truck
Microbus
CNG-powered autorickshaw
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zariya Begum | 45 · Female | Dead | — |
Zariya Begum
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Bar Aulia Highway Police arrived at the scene, performed rescue operations, and removed the vehicles from the highway, clearing the traffic congestion.
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Two fire service units from Kumira and Sitakunda rescued the injured and transported them to the hospital.