Expressway Crash Leaves One Dead, One Injured

A tragic road accident on the Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway in Sirajdikhan Upazila, Munshiganj, claimed the life of a pickup driver in the early hours of Saturday. The incident occurred around 3:00 am at the Dhaleshwari Bridge embankment, leaving the driver’s companion critically injured. The injured individual was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in an unconscious state.

According to highway police, the deceased driver is estimated to be between 35 and 36 years old, while the injured passenger is believed to be 22 to 23 years of age. As of 10:00 am on Sunday, the identities of both victims had not been formally confirmed. Police are coordinating with hospital authorities to obtain updates on the injured person’s condition.

Eyewitnesses and officers from the Hansara Highway Police Station reported that the accident involved a poultry-laden pickup truck en route to Dhaka. Upon reaching the slope of the Dhaleshwari Bridge, the pickup was violently struck by a passenger bus travelling in the same direction. The impact caused the pickup to overturn, killing the driver instantly at the scene.

The Officer-in-Charge of Hansara Highway Police Station, ATM Mahmudul Haque, stated, “We are making efforts to identify the bus involved. The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has been notified to assist in establishing the driver’s identity. Both the body and the vehicle have been secured at the police station.”

The preliminary details of the accident are summarised in the table below:

Highway authorities have urged motorists to exercise heightened caution, particularly at night and on bridge approaches. An investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing, and plans are being considered to enhance traffic management in order to prevent similar accidents in the future.