At least fifteen people have been injured, including two in critical condition, after a devastating multi-vehicle pile-up involving three trucks and a passenger bus on the Dhaka–Bogura Highway in Sherpur upazila of Bogura district.
The accident took place at around 8:30 pm on Saturday (28 March) near the graveyard area of Mirzapur Union. The incident caused major disruption on one of northern Bangladesh’s busiest highways, bringing traffic to a standstill and triggering panic among road users.
Authorities confirmed the incident, with Raiich Uddin, Officer-in-Charge of the Sherpur Highway Police Camp, stating that police, fire service teams, and local volunteers responded promptly to the scene following emergency calls.
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How the crash unfolded
According to preliminary accounts from police and eyewitnesses, the chain collision began when an empty truck attempted a U-turn on the highway, creating an immediate obstruction on the carriageway.
At that moment, a Dhaka-bound truck carrying potatoes approached at speed and attempted to avoid the turning vehicle. However, before it could successfully manoeuvre, a third truck travelling behind collided violently with it from the rear. The impact left the middle vehicle heavily damaged and stranded across the road.
Moments later, a Dhaka-bound passenger bus approaching from behind reportedly lost control and crashed into the already damaged truck, intensifying the collision and involving all four vehicles in the sequence of impacts.
Casualties and emergency response
Emergency services, supported by local residents, rushed to the scene shortly after the crash. Rescue teams worked to pull injured passengers and drivers from the wreckage before transporting them to nearby hospitals.
Two of the injured were admitted in critical condition to the Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital in Bogura. The remaining victims are undergoing treatment at various medical facilities across the district. Authorities have not yet released the identities of those injured.
Casualty and incident details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total injured | At least 15 people |
| Critical condition | 2 individuals |
| Vehicles involved | 3 trucks, 1 passenger bus |
| Location | Dhaka–Bogura Highway, Sherpur upazila |
| Time | Around 8:30 pm, 28 March |
| Emergency response | Police, Fire Service, local volunteers |
Traffic chaos and eyewitness accounts
The collision caused severe congestion stretching nearly three kilometres along the highway. Hundreds of passengers and drivers were left stranded for several hours as emergency crews worked to clear the wreckage and restore traffic flow.
Witnesses described scenes of confusion and panic immediately after the crash. One eyewitness, Mizanur Rahman, said a loud crashing sound was followed by a series of successive impacts as vehicles struck one another in quick succession.
Another local resident, Mozaffar Hossain, said villagers rushed to assist before emergency services arrived, helping to pull victims from damaged vehicles. He described the situation as “extremely alarming”, noting that several people were trapped inside heavily mangled wreckage.
Restoration efforts and investigation
Sherpur Highway Police confirmed that injured individuals were transported to hospital without delay and that recovery operations were launched immediately to remove the damaged vehicles from the highway. Traffic was temporarily diverted through service lanes, allowing only slow movement in the affected section.
Officer-in-Charge Raiich Uddin stated that law enforcement teams are working to restore normal traffic conditions as quickly as possible while ensuring safety along the busy route. He added that an investigation has been initiated to determine the exact cause of the collision and to assess whether negligence or traffic violations contributed to the crash.
The Dhaka–Bogura Highway, a vital transport corridor connecting the capital with northern districts, is frequently affected by congestion and road accidents, particularly involving heavy goods vehicles and long-distance passenger transport.