BANDARBAN, Jan 20, 2024 (BSS) - Two female tourists were killed and 10 othersinjured when a tourist jeep (locally known as Chander Gari) plunged into aditch in Ruma upazila of the hilly district today. Local people said the accident occurred when a tourist jeep carrying thetourists fell into a roadside ditch around 11 am in Darjiling Para area onRuma-Keokradong road as its driver lost control over the steering, leavingthe women dead on the spot and injuring 10 others. The tourists, boarded on the vehicle V-70 (Chander Gari), were returning toBandarban after visiting different spots at Keokradong, the highest point ofBangladesh. The injured were sent to Bandarban Sadar Hospital. Ruma Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Syed Mahbubul Haque confirmed the matter.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 20, 2024 17:13 UTC