Truck overturns in central Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people
A tragic truck accident in central Bangladesh resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people and injuries to 10 others. The incident occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle, which was overloaded with passengers, early Monday morning. Many of the victims were day laborers traveling to celebrate the upcoming Eid al-Adha festival with their families.
- ▪The truck overturned on a major highway in Tangail district.
- ▪The crash happened around 5 a.m. as the truck was traveling from Dhaka to the northern region.
- ▪Most passengers were day laborers heading home for the Eid al-Adha festival.
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A truck carrying iron rods and extra passengers overturned on a major highway early Monday (May 25, 2026) in central Bangladesh, leaving at least 15 people dead and 10 others injured, police said.The crash happened after the driver lost control around 5 a.m. at Soratoil area in Tangail district, 83 kilometres (52 miles) northwest of the nation's capital, Dhaka, said local police chief Fuad Hossain.Mr. Hossain said the truck was carrying hitchhiking passengers and travelling from Dhaka to the northern region as vacationers began travelling ahead of the Islamic festival Eid al-Adha on Thursday (May 28, 2026).
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