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3 killed as bus falls into Gopalganj ditch

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Update: 2018-08-21 04:38:15
3 killed as bus falls into Gopalganj ditch

GOPALGANJ: Three passengers were killed as a bus fell into a roadside ditch after losing control on Dhaka-Barisal Highway in Muksudpur area of Gopalganj Tuesday (August 21).

35 others were injured.

One of the deceased was identified as Rozina Begum, 25, a resident of Borni village under Muksudpur upazila.

The injured were taken to Faridpur Medical College Hospital, Rajoir Upazila Health Complex and some other local medical centers.

Three died on the spot and at least 35 others injured as a local bus leaving Faridpur lost control and fell into a roadside ditch on the highway in Chagolchira area of Muksudpur, Bhanga Highway Police Outpost Inspector Mahfuzur Rahman told Banglanews.

Police, Fire Service and locals rescued the victims.

BDST: 1437 HRS, AUG 21, 2018
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