Two women were killed and at least 15 people were injured after a fast-moving passenger bus struck six CNG-powered autorickshaws in Anwara upazila of Chattogram. The crash occurred around 8pm on Thursday at the tunnel connection square. The victims were identified as Poli Dutta, 35, and Ifa Shil, 40.

Witnesses said the bus emerged from the tunnel road and ran over several autorickshaws gathered at the tunnel square before entering Abdul Mannan's roadside tea shop. The autorickshaws were badly crushed, while drivers, passengers and the shopkeeper were seriously injured in the incident.

Local residents rescued the injured and took them to Anwara উপজেলা Health Complex, where the two women died. Other injured people were sent to Chattogram Medical College Hospital after initial treatment, according to Health and Family Planning Officer Dr. Mahtab Uddin Chowdhury, who said several were in critical condition. Anwara police station Officer-in-Charge Md. Junayet Chowdhury said legal action was being taken.