A motorcyclist was killed and another injured in a road accident in Trishmail area under Patkelghata upazila of district today (August 18).

The deceased was indentified as Mahamudul Islam, 29, son of Zafar Morol, resident of Majhiara village under Tala upazila of the district.

Officer-in-charge (OC) of Patkelghata Police Station Mahmud Hossain confirming the matter said the accident occurred when Mahamudul was coming to Satkhira from Tala upazila with Rifat Hossain Sifa.

On the way, a Dhaka-bound bus of Emad Paribahan hit the motorcycle when it reached the Trishmile area around 9:30am, leaving Mahmudul dead on the spot and another injured, he added. 

Fire service personnel rescued the injured and admitted him to Sadar Hospital.

Due to the deterioration of his condition, he was sent to Khulna Medical College and Hospital for better treatment.

The body has been sent to Sadar Hospital for post-mortem, he said, adding, legal action will be taken in this regard.

BDST: 1407 HRS, AUG 18, 2023
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