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8 die as 2 buses collide in Thakurgaon
Deshsangbad, Thakurgaon
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8 die as 2 buses collide in Thakurgaon However, a motorcycle and a three-wheeler carrying passengers also got crushed between the buses. Five people died on the spot, said a Fire Service worker Mizan. Two other died after being taken to Thakurgaon Adhunik Sadar Hospital,
and one body was recovered from the crushed minibus, Mizan added. The number of casualties might increase, Fire Service sources said. Hospital sources and witnesses said at least 50 people were injured. Of them, critically injured 23 were sent to different hospitals while the rest were released after being given primary treatment. While visiting the accident site, Thakurgaon Deputy Commissioner (DC) KM Kamruzzaman said: "After identifying the victims, Tk10,000 will be provided to their families as burial cost. Moreover, financial assistance will be given for the treatment of the injured." Deshsangbad/Alo |