The incident took place on Jadurpara area on Bhuapur-Tangail highway.

The bus passengers said, although the bus driver was warned several times, he was driving recklessly and he did not listen to the passengers. At one point, the driver lost control and the bus plunged into the ditch at a bend on the road. As a result, Syed Ali Khan of Naogaon died on the spot.

Later, the injured were admitted to Tangail General Hospital. Police said, bus driver, supervisor and helper fled from the scene after accident.