Bus-CNG collision in Mymensingh kills 7, including 3 of a family

A head-on collision between a bus and CNG-run autorickshaw in Mymensingh's Muktagachha has left all seven passengers of the autorickshaw dead.

The accident took place around 4:30pm on Saturday when a Jamalpur-bound bus of Rajib Paribahan reached Muktagachha's Mankun area.

"Four of the deceased died on the spot. Three others died after they were rushed to Muktagachha Upazila Health Complex," said Al Amin, additional superintendent of Mymensingh police.

Five of the deceased are Nazrul Islam, 35, and Aladul, 38, from Muktagacha, Nurul Islam, 38, from Tangail, his wife Taslima, 28, daughter Liza, 12.

Police have already arrested the bus driver.