The death toll from a head-on collision between a passenger coach and an army vehicle in Mymensingh’s Phulpur upazila has risen to three, with at least 12 to 15 others reported injured. The tragic accident occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 18 February, in front of the Imadpur Kakoli Rice Mill near Balia Mor in Phulpur পৌরশহর, along the busy Dhaka–Sherpur highway.
Among the deceased are Army Sergeant Rezaul, coach driver Abdul Baset, and an unidentified pedestrian. According to local sources and police officials, the impact was so severe that the front portions of both vehicles were extensively crushed, leaving debris strewn across the roadway and causing panic in the surrounding area.
Abdul Baset, the coach driver, was rescued in critical condition and taken to Phulpur উপজেলা Health Complex, where he later succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment. Sergeant Rezaul was transported to Tarakanda উপজেলা Health Complex, where the attending physician declared him dead on arrival. Police believe the unidentified pedestrian died instantly at the scene. Efforts are under way to establish the victim’s identity.
Emergency response teams, including members of the Fire Service and local residents, initiated rescue operations immediately after the crash. Traffic along the Dhaka–Sherpur highway was temporarily suspended, resulting in significant congestion. Law enforcement agencies and army personnel later restored order and resumed vehicular movement.
Several of the injured have been admitted to Ward No. 9 of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, while others received primary treatment at local healthcare facilities. Hospital authorities have indicated that a number of the injured remain in critical condition.
Accident Summary
| বিষয় | তথ্য |
|---|---|
| Location | Imadpur, in front of Kakoli Rice Mill, Balia Mor, Phulpur, Mymensingh |
| Highway | Dhaka–Sherpur Highway |
| Date & Time | 18 February, approximately 11:00 a.m. |
| Vehicles Involved | Passenger coach and Army vehicle |
| Fatalities | 3 |
| Injured | At least 12–15 |
| Hospitalised | 9 (Mymensingh Medical College Hospital) |
Additional Superintendent of Police (Finance and Administration) for Mymensingh, Md Abdullah Al Mamun, stated that a Sherpur-bound passenger coach collided head-on with an army vehicle travelling towards Mymensingh. A formal investigation has been launched to determine the precise cause of the crash. Preliminary assessments suggest that excessive speed or loss of control by one of the drivers may have contributed to the incident.
Local residents have long expressed concern about safety conditions on the Dhaka–Sherpur highway, describing it as one of the region’s busiest arterial routes. Heavy traffic flow, combined with alleged lapses in enforcement of traffic regulations, has reportedly led to frequent minor and major accidents. Community leaders have renewed calls for stricter road safety measures, enhanced monitoring, and rigorous implementation of traffic laws to prevent further loss of life.