Truck crashes into Saarc Fountain in Dhaka

A truck crashed into the Saarc Fountain at Sonargaon intersection in Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar area this morning.

The incident took place around 6:00am when a cement-laden truck from Banglamotor hit the fountain at a high speed, reports Bangla daily Prothom Alo quoting witnesses.

Fortunately, no one was injured as the truck crashed into the Saarc Fountain. However, if the incident had happened later in the day, it could have been fatal. Photo taken from Prothom Alo

Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. However, if the incident had happened later in the day, it could have been fatal, witnesses said.

The crash left a part of the fountain's base and a traffic signal post on it damaged. The front of the truck was also damaged, the Bangla daily reports.

The crash left a part of the fountain’s base and a traffic signal post on it damaged. The front of the truck was also damaged. Photo taken from Prothom Alo

Whether the incident took place due to rash driving could not be known immediately, Md Atahar, an on duty traffic sergeant, told the daily, adding that the driver managed to flee the scene.