Bangladesh: Ferry with 9 Loaded Trucks Capsizes in Padma, 6 People Rescued

Dhaka: A passenger ferry carrying nine loaded trucks sank in river Padma, Bangladesh, on Tuesday morning. Six people were rescued in the incident. Due to thick fog the ferry carrying nine vehicles and hundreds of passengers sank in the Padma river after being hit by a bulkhead. The accident occurred around 8.30 am in the morning while it was crossing the river on the Daulatdia-Paturia route. 

Reportedly, the anchored ferry “Rajanigandha” had a crack on its bottom, leading it to sink. Besides, the ferry was reportedly very old and overloaded, police said.

While no casualties have been reported yet, fire service and naval police took part in the rescue operation. Rescue operations are underway, with the rescue vessel Hamza reaching the scene.