15 dead, 10 injured after truck carrying labourers overturns in Bangladesh

25 May 2026, 08:39 by Abhilasha · KalingaTV

Dhaka: In a tragic accident, at least 15 people lost their lives, and 10 others sustained injuries after a truck carrying iron rods overturned on highway in Bangladesh.

The accident took place around 5 am at the Soratoil area in Tangail district, 83 km (52 miles) northwest of the nation’s capital, Dhaka.

As per police,the truck was carrying labourers and was travelling from Dhaka towards the northern region for the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha on Thursday.The driver lost control of the vehicle and overturned and killed fifteen people them at the spot.

Following the incident, the injured were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment.

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