A man was killed by a fish-laden vehicle on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Gazipur on Tuesday morning while he was on his way to buy items for his daughter’s wedding.
The deceased was identified as Lokman Hossain of Bhabanipur area in Gazipur Sadar. The accident occurred near Bhabanipur Jason Gate.
Witnesses said a speeding fish-laden vehicle hit Lokman, who was standing beside the highway, before crashing into a covered van.
A fish trader travelling in the vehicle was also critically injured and later died at a hospital. He was identified as Diru, a resident of Netrakona. The vehicle’s driver fled the scene.
Salna Highway Police Station OC Shahabur Rahman said the vehicle was recovered and taken to the police station. Legal action is underway.
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