- A passenger bus carrying 40 people plunged into the Padma River in central Bangladesh, resulting in at least 24 deaths, including children.
- According to Al Jazeera, the tragic accident occurred on Wednesday when the bus lost control while attempting to board a ferry.
- Rescuers initially recovered 22 bodies directly from the submerged bus.
- Two more individuals who were rescued later died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 24.
- The incident highlights a significant loss of life in a single transportation accident in the region, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Bangladesh Bus Tragedy: 24 Dead
A devastating bus accident in central Bangladesh has claimed at least 24 lives, including children, after a vehicle carrying 40 people plunged into the Padma River. The tragedy unfolded on Wednesday when the bus lost control while attempting to board a ferry, with rescuers initially recovering 22 bodies before two more victims later succumbed to their injuries.
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