3 Killed, 6 Critically Injured in Bus-Autorickshaw Collision in Pirojpur

Local Correspondent

A horrific road accident occurred near the Alamkathi Bridge bypass in Pirojpur town around 5 pm today. A speeding bus collided head-on with an autorickshaw coming from the opposite direction, leaving 3 dead on the spot and at least 6 critically injured.

Eyewitnesses reported that the weather was clear in the afternoon, and the road was empty, prompting the bus driver to drive at high speed. Suddenly, while taking a turn, the driver lost control and crashed into the oncoming autorickshaw. The impact was so severe that the front of the autorickshaw was completely mangled.

Among the deceased were two autorickshaw passengers and the driver. A witness at the scene said, “Everything ended in an instant. There was a loud noise, then only screams.”

The injured were first taken to Pirojpur Sadar Hospital. However, as the condition of four victims was critical, they were referred to Khulna Medical College. One suffered a head injury, while another had both legs broken.

Meanwhile, frustration has grown among locals. They claim that this bypass road was supposed to be repaired long ago but remains neglected. Reckless speeding by drivers is another persistent issue.

One local said, “Accidents weren’t this frequent before. Now, something happens every week. There’s no space for pedestrians, and traffic signals don’t work.”

Police and fire service personnel arrived shortly after the incident for rescue operations. The bus driver and his assistant fled immediately after the crash. Police confirmed the bus had been seized and efforts were underway to identify the driver.

The incident has cast a pall of grief over the area. Families of the injured have broken down in tears.

One relative said, “The hospital says they need to be taken to Khulna. But where’s the transport? Where’s the money? We’re just unlucky.”

As of this report, the identities of the deceased remain unknown. No case has been filed yet, but the administration has assured the matter is being treated with urgency.