Fiery Bus Blaze Following Road Collision

A passenger bus erupted into flames early Friday morning following a collision with a motorcycle in Gazipur City Corporation's Bordbazar area, leaving one person injured. The incident occurred at approximately 7:40 a.m., causing temporary disruption to the city’s morning traffic.

According to eyewitnesses and local fire service officials, the bus, travelling from Tangail to Dhaka, collided with a motorcycle approaching from the opposite direction upon reaching Bordbazar. The impact caused the motorcycle to become lodged beneath the bus, generating friction sparks that quickly ignited the vehicle.

Two fire units from the Bhogura Modern Fire Service responded promptly, bringing the fire under control after nearly 45 minutes of intense effort. Thankfully, only one individual sustained injuries, and no fatalities have been reported.

Bhogura Modern Fire Service Station Officer Hiron Mia noted that the accident briefly obstructed the flow of traffic in the area. With the assistance of local authorities and residents, the damaged bus was eventually removed, allowing normal traffic to resume.

Incident Summary

Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as passengers evacuated the bus while flames engulfed its lower section. The rapid response of the fire service prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby structures and vehicles.

Police and local volunteers assisted in managing the site, ensuring the safe removal of the burnt bus. Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution in the area, as investigations into the cause of the collision continue.

This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns on the busy Tangail–Dhaka route, particularly involving interactions between buses and motorcycles during peak hours. Officials have indicated that further traffic safety measures may be implemented to prevent similar occurrences in the future.