A passenger bus overturned on the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar highway in Patiya upazila on March 21, 2026, after the driver attempted to avoid hitting a pedestrian. The accident occurred around noon near the Paikpara area of Anwara Road, where a pedestrian suddenly stopped while crossing. The bus, operated by Hanif Paribahan, climbed onto the road divider and overturned, killing the pedestrian on the spot and injuring at least 20 passengers.
Rescue teams from the Patiya Fire Service quickly arrived and transported the injured to Patiya Upazila Health Complex. The deceased was later identified as Abul Kashem, aged 35. Four of the injured were in critical condition and were referred to Chittagong Medical College Hospital. According to emergency department physician Dr. Arup Chowdhury, one person with severe head injuries died before reaching the hospital.
Patiya Highway Police Sub-Inspector Md. Mostafiz said traffic congestion lasted about two hours before being cleared and the overturned bus was recovered from the scene.
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