The bridge, named Bailey bridge, is located in the Nakachim area of the Basail-Tangail road and sits atop the Langulia river. The incident took place around 11pm on Sunday, seriously injuring the truck helper and closing off the road to all vehicles. Police and locals said the truck was heading towards Basail from Tangail when it boarded the bridge. Also Read - One dies as Bailey bridge collapses in Gaibandha, road communication disruptedThe driver of the truck was able to get out safely but the helper was trapped. Regarding the incident, Basail Upazila Parishad Chairman Kazi Alid Islam said: “Millions of people from Basail, Sakhipur and Bhaluka upazilas pass through Bailey Bridge.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 12, 2020 09:00 UTC