A man was killed and another injured when a truck overturned into a roadside tea stall in Jashore early today.
The deceased was identified as Nazir Ahmed, 53.
Quoting locals and eyewitnesses, Nawapara Highway Police outpost officer-in-charge Hamid Uddin said a truck, loaded with goods, was going towards Khulna from Benapole. When the truck reached Chanchra Bablatala area, the truck overturned and fell onto the tea stall as its driver lost control over steering of the vehicle while trying to avoid hitting a three-wheeler, leaving two people critically injured.
The injured were rushed to Jashore General Hospital where Nazir Ahmed died while undergoing treatment, he said.
Being informed, police seized the truck, however, its driver managed to flee from the scene.
Legal actions were under process in this regard.
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