Two women killed in Gabtoli road accident

Two women were killed after being hit by a bus while crossing the road in the capital's Gabtoli area on Wednesday morning.

The accident occurred around 10:30am on the incoming lane in front of Gabtoli Parbat under Darus Salam Police Station.

The identities of the deceased could not be known immediately.

Police said a bus operated by Chandni Travels lost control and ran over the two women while they were crossing the road. Both died on the spot.

Police seized the bus following the accident and detained its driver and helper.

Officer-in-Charge of Darus Salam Police Station Dulal Hossain confirmed the deaths, saying the bus was seized immediately after the incident.