Bus falls into pond after collision with truck in Kushtia, 4 dead
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 11:30 AM, a passenger bus collided with a sand-laden truck on the Kushtia-Rajbari Highway in Shimulia Kuthipara, Khoksa, Kushtia, and fell into a pond. The accident resulted in 4 deaths and at least 21 injuries. Rescue operations were conducted by local residents, the fire service, and police.
Involved entities
3 RecordsPassenger Bus
Sand-laden dump truck
Pond
Named victims
2 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nabil Hossain | 28 · Male | Dead | — |
| Rafia Khatun | 15 · Female | Dead | — |
Nabil Hossain
Rafia Khatun
Agencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Local residents initiated immediate rescue efforts for the injured passengers.
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Fire service personnel joined the rescue and transported the injured to the hospital.
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Police seized the involved bus and truck and are working to identify the remaining victims.
Other
Other response agencies
Injured victims were treated at Khoksa Upazila Health Complex and Kushtia General Hospital.