"The bus overturned and sank nearly 30 feet into the river, according to police and the Fire Service and Civil Defence. Many of the passengers swam to safety but others were trapped in the bus and eventually drowned."
"Rescue efforts were led by four fire service units and 10 divers, supported by the army, police, coast guard and local authorities. Even then, strong currents and rains disrupted the rescue operations overnight."
"At least 24 people had died and 22 of those were found inside the submerged bus. That includes six men, 11 women and five children."
"Local media reported that a five-member committee had been formed to investigate the incident. Such deadly incidents are not uncommon in Bangladesh, with hundreds of people dying in road and ferry accidents every year."
A bus carrying 40 to 50 people fell into the River Padma in Bangladesh, resulting in at least 24 fatalities. The accident occurred while the bus was en route to Dhaka after the Eid festival. Many passengers managed to swim to safety, but others were trapped inside the submerged vehicle. Rescue operations faced challenges due to rain and strong currents. Eyewitnesses reported the bus slipped off a ferry. A committee has been formed to investigate the incident, which reflects the frequent road and ferry accidents in Bangladesh.
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