Terrifying footage has captured the moment a packed passenger bus lost control and plunged into a river in Bangladesh, triggering a frantic rescue effort and leaving dozens feared dead.
The accident unfolded on March 25, 2026, at Daulatdia Ghat, a major river crossing point, as a Dhaka-bound bus carrying around 45 passengers attempted to board a ferry.
Video from the scene shows the red bus suddenly veering off course before tipping sideways and crashing into the murky waters of the Padma River, as horrified onlookers screamed.
Passengers can be seen desperately trying to escape, with some jumping from the vehicle in a last-ditch effort to survive. Locals rushed to the scene, throwing life rings into the water as chaos unfolded along the riverbank.
Initial reports suggested as many as 35 people were missing in the immediate aftermath. Rescue teams have since recovered 18 bodies, while 11 survivors managed to swim to safety, highlighting both the scale of the tragedy and the desperate fight for survival.
Authorities say the bus lost control while navigating the ferry ramp, a notoriously dangerous point where vehicles must carefully maneuver onto vessels, often under pressure to move quickly.
Ferry accidents are not uncommon in Bangladesh, where waterways serve as vital transport routes for millions. Critics have long warned that safety standards have struggled to keep pace with demand, leaving passengers vulnerable to catastrophic failures.
