Two women killed in Dhaka bus crash

DHAKA:  Two women were killed after being hit by a bus while crossing the road in the capital’s Gabtoli area on Wednesday morning. Their identities have not yet been established.

The accident occurred around 10:30am in front of Gabtoli Parbat under Darus Salam Police Station.

Police said a bus operated by Chandni Travels lost control and ran over the two women as they were crossing the road. Both died on the spot.

Police seized the bus following the accident. Legal proceedings are underway, police said.

SI Tamanna, duty officer at Darus Salam Police Station, confirmed the incident. She said police had been dispatched to the scene and further details would be provided later.