Three people were killed as a lorry hit a truck on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Bhaluka upazila here early today.
The deceased were identified as Taijul Islam, 30, the lorry driver, its helper Bablu Mia, 22, and fish trader Taher Uddin, 47, all hailed from Netrakona’s Mohanganj upazila, said sub-inspector (SI) Abdus Salam, in-charge
of Bhoradoba Highway Police Outpost in Bhaluka.
SI Abdus Salam said the accident took place in Mehrabari area at about 4:45 am when the Dhaka-bound fish-laden lorry hit the truck from behind, leaving three people dead on the spot, the SI said.
Police seized the truck but its driver managed to flee the scene. A case was lodged in this connection, reports BSS from Mymensingh.
