Two women were killed after being struck by a passenger bus while crossing the road in the Parbat area of Gabtoli, in the capital, on Wednesday morning (11 November). The accident occurred at around 10.30 am. Their identities had not been established immediately after the incident.
According to police and local sources, the two women were crossing the road in the Parbat area when a bus operated by Chandni Travels reportedly lost control and hit them. Both women were crushed beneath the vehicle and died at the scene.
Police from Darus Salam Police Station were sent to the spot after receiving reports of the accident. Sub-Inspector Tamanna, the station’s duty officer, confirmed the incident and said officers had been dispatched to the scene.
A police source said the bus involved in the accident had been detained. However, details about the driver’s identity and the circumstances that led to the collision were not immediately available. It was also unclear whether excessive speed, negligence or another factor had caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
The identities of the two victims also remained unknown at the time of reporting. No further information was immediately available about their ages, addresses or family members. Police are expected to establish their identities as part of the investigation.
Gabtoli is one of Dhaka’s busy transport hubs, with passenger buses and other vehicles using its roads throughout the day. The area also sees considerable pedestrian movement, as people cross the roads for work, transport connections and other daily activities. The volume of traffic makes road safety a significant concern, particularly for pedestrians navigating busy stretches.
Road accidents involving pedestrians remain a serious concern in Bangladesh. Uncontrolled vehicle speeds, careless driving and inadequate arrangements for safe road crossings can increase the risk of fatal collisions. Such incidents not only claim lives but also leave families facing sudden and devastating losses.
The detention of the bus is an initial step in the investigation, but the precise circumstances of Wednesday’s collision have yet to be established. Further information about the driver’s conduct and the events leading up to the accident may emerge as police examine the incident.
For now, the deaths of the two unidentified women have brought renewed attention to pedestrian safety on one of the capital’s busy roads.
