5 killed, including 4 from one family, in bus-ambulance collision in Faridpur
A head-on collision occurred between a BRTC passenger bus and an ambulance in the Shankar Pasha area of Nagarkanda, Faridpur, on the Dhaka-Barishal highway on Sunday morning. The incident resulted in 5 deaths, including four family members traveling for medical treatment and the ambulance driver. It was later revealed that both vehicles lacked updated fitness certificates and had outstanding tax payments. Fire service and highway police conducted rescue operations.
Involved entities
2 RecordsBRTC passenger bus
Ambulance
Named victims
5 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamgir Molla | 60 · Male | Dead | — |
| Jahangir Molla | 65 · Male | Dead | — |
| Kawsar Hossain Ambulance driver | 28 · Male | Dead | — |
| Khushida Begum | 50 · Female | Dead | — |
| Majeda Akter | 55 · Female | Dead | — |
Alamgir Molla
Jahangir Molla
Kawsar Hossain
Khushida Begum
Majeda Akter
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Bhanga Highway Police arrived to assist in recovery and legal procedures.
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Fire service personnel and Nagarkanda Fire Service conducted rescue operations at the scene.