Two people were killed and another was injured in a road accident on the Jhenaidah-Chuadanga highway in Sadhuhati area under Sadar upazila of the Jhenaidah on Tuesday (Sep 24).

The victims were Anisur Rahman, 65, a resident of Baro Kaunia village and Farukh Matubbar, 45, resident of Bhawal village under Saltha upazila of Faridpur district.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Jhenaidah Sadar Police Station Shaheen Uddin said the accident occurred in the area while the mini truck hit another truck in front of it around 4:50am as it was traveling from Faridpur to Meherpur, leaving two people dead on the spot and injuring another.

The wounded was taken to Sadar Hospital, the OC said.

Later, police recovered the bodies and handed over those to their respective families, the OC added.

BDST: 1641 HRS, SEP 24, 2024
MSK