DHAKA: An auto rickshaw driver was killed in a road accident in Lalkuthi area of Mirpur in the capital on Friday afternoon.

The identity of the deceased could not be known immediately. 

Witnesses said that a rashly driven human hauler knocked down a auto rickshaw in the area around 3:30pm, leaving its driver injured critically. 

Later, the driver was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital where doctor declared him dead around 4:30pm.

Dhaka Medical Camp Police In-Charge Mozammel Haque confirmed the matter to banglanews.

BDST: 1833 HRS, May 2, 2014