A child has died after a bus lost balance and crashed into another vehicle following a collision between a bulkhead and a ferry in the Padma River. The incident occurred on Friday evening (November 13), according to a report by bdnews24.com.
Details of the incident
According to the report, a bulkhead collided with a ferry in the Padma River, causing the ferry to suddenly lose its balance. A bus onboard swayed violently and struck another vehicle, critically injuring a child. The child was rushed to a local hospital, where doctors pronounced the child dead on arrival.Eyewitnesses and local sources said the incident took place while the ferry was carrying passengers and vehicles. Panic spread across the ferry immediately after the collision. Rescue efforts were launched swiftly, but the child could not be saved.
Recurring accidents on river routes
Collisions between ferries and bulkheads in the Padma River are not unprecedented. Several such incidents in the past have resulted in casualties and damage to vehicles. The latest death has plunged the area into mourning. Local residents have called for stricter traffic management and enhanced monitoring of ferry operations on river routes to prevent such tragedies.Response from authorities
No official statement has been issued by the relevant authorities so far. However, officials from the Department of Shipping are reported to have visited the site to assess the situation. It remains unclear whether an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the accident and identify those responsible.In a related development, on November 12, a father was killed when a bus struck him while he was returning home with his daughter on the same river route. Protests and road blockades were staged demanding justice in that case. The series of accidents has raised fresh concerns over the safety of passengers and vehicles on the country's inland waterways.
