Gaibandha, Feb 11 (V7N) — A vehicle carrying election equipment fell into a pond in Sadar Upazila, Gaibandha, on Wednesday afternoon after a tire punctured. While no lives were lost, several people, including Ansar members, were injured, officials said. Fortunately, no election materials were damaged.

The accident occurred near Sholagari intersection in Taltola Bazar while the vehicle, locally run and named ‘Bhotavoti’, was transporting equipment along with police and Ansar personnel to a polling station.

Local witnesses said that after the tire suddenly punctured, the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and fall into a pond.

Residents rushed to the scene to assist. Four people, including Ansar members Shefali and Arif, were injured and were immediately given first aid.

Confirming the incident, Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Abdullah Al Mamun said that the election equipment remained intact and was later transported safely to the polling station using alternative vehicles.

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