5 killed as bus plunged into ditch in Faridpur

At least five people were killed, and 35 others were injured when a bus overturned and fell into a ditch in Faridpur Sadar Upazila on Tuesday (April 8).

The accident occurred in Bakhunda area on the Faridpur-Barishal highway around 11:15 am.

Faridpur Katwali police station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Asaduzzaman said it is initially believed that the accident occurred due to speeding.

Local sources said a Faridpur-bound bus named ‘Farabi’ lost control and fell into a roadside ditch, leaving five people dead on the spot. The injured were sent to Faridpur Medical College Hospital.