A local Union Parishad member was killed and two others were injured after being hit by a truck at Mirzaganj upazila in Patuakhali district on Wednesday morning.
The accident took place at around 8.00pm in Shingbari Bazaar area under Kakrabunia union of the upazila.
The deceased was identified as Monindra Kopali, a member of Ward No-3 of the union.
According to locals, Monindra was talking with two others along the road. At that time, a speeding Barguna bound truck rammed them, leaving them critically injured.
Locals rushed them to Mirzaganj Upazila Health Complex where the on-duty doctor referred Monindra to Barishal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital. He succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment in the hospital.
Mirzaganj Police Station officer-in-charge Hafizur Rahman said being informed, police seized the truck, however, its driver and helper managed to flee the scene.
Legal action would be taken if anyone filed a complaint in this regard, the OC added.
