DHAKA: A sexagenarian woman was killed in a road accident in Mirpur-10 intersection area in city on Wednesday afternoon.

The deceased was identified as Hazera Begum, 60, wife of late Ismail Mia, hailed from Kazipara of Mirpur.

Witnesses said a passenger bus knocked her in Mirpur-10 intersection area while crossing the road.

She was rushed to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) where on duty doctor declared her dead.

In-charge of DMCH police camp Mozammel Haque confirmed the incident to banglanews.

BDST: 1755 HRS, JUL 09, 2014