Truck overturns on Meghna Bridge, causes gridlock at Dhaka-Chattogram highway
The traffic jam has now stretched to the Bhaberchar bus stand in Munshiganj's Gazaria portion of the highway
Photo shows the overturned truck on Dhaka bound lane of Meghna Bridge on Friday, 18 April 2025. Photo: TBS
A truck carrying rods overturned on the Meghna Bridge, blocking the Dhaka-bound lane and creating significant delays for commuters on one of Bangladesh's busiest highways.
What happened:
- The incident occurred around 6:30am this morning (18 April) on the Dhaka-bound lane of the bridge.
- Eyewitnesses reported that the truck, overloaded with rods, suffered a wheel malfunction, leading to its overturning.
- The spilt rods further obstructed traffic, causing vehicles to move slowly, creating a long queue.
- The traffic jam has now stretched to the Bhaberchar bus stand in Munshiganj's Gazaria portion of the highway.
What the authority is saying:
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- Showkat Hossain, officer in-charge of Gazaria Highway Police Outpost, said he was unaware of the truck accident and the resulting traffic congestion. He said he will inquire about the situation and take swift action to resolve it.
