Madaripur bus accident: Mechanical faults, speeding identified as reasons
A case has been filed against the authorities of Emad Paribahan Private Limited
Mechanical faults and speeding were identified as the reasons behind the accident that took place in Madaripur, leaving 19 people dead and many others injured.
A case has been filed against the authorities of Emad Paribahan Private Limited, where these reasons were cited.
Sergeant Jayanta Sarkar filed the case with Shibchar Police Station around 12:45am.
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Police said the Dhaka-bound bus lost control at the Jatrabari-Bhanga expressway, fell off the road, and collided with the underpass bridge, severely damaging the front portion of the vehicle.
Nineteen people have died since the accident, with 14 killed on the spot. Several others have been taken to the Dhaka Medical College in critical condition.
Seventeen out of the 19 have been identified so far and their bodies have been handed over to their families.
The district administration announced financial assistance of Tk25,000 to each family of the deceased and Tk5,000 for the treatment of the injured.
