Four people were killed and five others injured in a road crash between a truck and auto rickshaw in Jamalpur on Friday (June 9) afternoon.

The accident took place at Ranagacha Uttarpara area of the upazila this afternoon.

The deceased were identified as Solaiman, 55, Abdul Majid, 48, Joynal, 42, Sahed Ali, 55, all were residents of Kandapara village under Itail union of the upazila.

Kazi Shahnewaz, officer-in-charge of the police station, confirmed the matter.

He said, "A passenger of the auto-rickshaw died on the spot being hit by the truck, an injured person succumbed to his injuries in Jamalpur Sadar Hospital and two others breathed their last on the way to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital."

"Being informed, police seized the truck from the spot, however, its driver managed to flee from the scene," the OC said.

BDST: 1924 HRS, JUNE 09, 2023
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