Two people were killed and at least twelve others injured when a passenger bus lost control and overturned after hitting a road divider in the Meherabari area of Valuka upazila, Mymensingh, on Thursday evening. The Mymensingh-bound bus crashed around 7 p.m., killing passenger Shahjahan Siraj, 40, on the spot. The bus helper, Md. Anik Mia, 28, died later at the hospital from his injuries.

Rescuers took the injured to Valuka Upazila Health Complex, and two critically injured passengers were later transferred to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment. The deceased were identified as Shahjahan Siraj of Birunia village in Valuka and Md. Anik Mia of Jagannathdia village in Ghior upazila, Manikganj.

Eyewitnesses said the bus was speeding when it lost control and hit the divider, causing panic among passengers. The officer-in-charge of Bharadoba Highway Police Station, ABM Mehedi Masud, confirmed the incident, stating that the bodies were recovered and would be handed over to families after legal formalities. The bus has been seized and kept under police custody.