Three Killed in Mymensingh Collision

A devastating road traffic collision between a passenger bus and an army vehicle has claimed three lives and left at least a dozen others injured in Mymensingh district. The accident occurred late Wednesday morning along the busy Dhaka–Sherpur Highway, underscoring ongoing concerns about highway safety in the region.

Incident Details

The crash took place at approximately 11:00 a.m. in front of Kakoli Rice Mill near the Balia intersection in Fulbaria municipality under Phulpur upazila. According to police and rescue officials, a Sherpur-bound passenger bus collided head-on with a Mymensingh-bound vehicle operated by members of the Bangladesh Army. The impact was severe, causing extensive damage to both vehicles and resulting in multiple casualties.

Emergency responders and local residents rushed to the scene to extricate the injured from the wreckage. The injured were transported to nearby medical facilities, including Phulpur Upazila Health Complex and Mymensingh Medical College Hospital.

Casualties and Medical Response

Among the deceased were Sergeant Rezaul, a serving member of the Bangladesh Army, and Abdul Baset, the driver of the passenger bus. A third victim, believed to have been a pedestrian struck during the collision, has yet to be formally identified by authorities.

Abdul Baset was taken to Phulpur Upazila Health Complex in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. Sergeant Rezaul was transported to Tarakanda Upazila Health Complex, where attending physicians pronounced him dead. The unidentified pedestrian died at the scene, police confirmed.

At least 15 individuals sustained injuries in the crash. Nine of the injured have been admitted to Ward No. 9 of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, where they are receiving treatment. Hospital sources indicated that several remain under close observation.

Summary of Casualties

Official Statement

Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, Additional Superintendent of Police (Finance & Administration) in Mymensingh, confirmed the details of the incident. He stated that legal proceedings are under way and efforts are continuing to ascertain the identity of the deceased pedestrian. Authorities are also investigating the precise cause of the collision, including whether speeding or mechanical failure played a role.

The Dhaka–Sherpur Highway is a vital transport corridor linking northern districts with the capital. However, it has frequently witnessed serious accidents due to high traffic density and alleged non-compliance with road safety regulations. Wednesday’s tragedy once again highlights the pressing need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and improved highway safety measures across the country.