In Bangladesh, a passenger bus fell into a river. 18 people died.

According to information provided by The Daily Star, the incident occurred on March 25, when a bus was waiting on the pontoon to board the ferry for crossing the river. As a result of the tragedy, at least 18 people died. Local authorities report that the weather conditions at the time of the incident were calm, suggesting that the cause of what happened could have been technical malfunctions or driver errors.

This is not the first time such accidents have occurred in Bangladesh. In recent years, there has been an increase in incidents involving buses on ferries and bridges, often resulting in human casualties. Local publications are raising the issue of the need to strengthen control over the technical condition of buses and tighten passenger transport regulations.

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Passenger bus fell into a river in Bangladesh: 18 people died