Two women were killed after a bus ran them over in the Gabtali area of Dhaka on Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred around midday, according to initial reports.
Incident Details
Witnesses and local sources said the victims were crossing a busy road in Gabtali when a passenger bus struck them. Both women died on the spot.The identities and ages of the deceased could not be immediately confirmed. Following the incident, local residents and police rushed to the scene and brought the situation under control. It was not immediately clear whether the bus had been seized.
Legal Proceedings
Authorities are preparing to file a case with the local police station. The bodies were being recovered and sent to a morgue for autopsies. Police have launched an investigation and are attempting to identify and arrest the bus driver involved.Fatal accidents involving pedestrians being hit by vehicles are not uncommon in the capital. However, this incident has once again highlighted weaknesses in road safety management. Further details are expected to be released by law enforcement agencies.
