Five killed as dump truck runs over van in Naogaon
The accident occurred around 4:30 am in the Pathakathi area of the upazila.
Five people were killed after a dump truck ran over a rickshaw-van in Mohadevpur upazila of Naogaon district this morning (31 January).
The accident occurred around 4:30am in the Pathakathi area of the upazila.
Resident Medical Officer (RMO) of Mohadevpur Upazila Health Complex Imrul Kayes confirmed the deaths of five persons.
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The identities of two of the deceased were known immediately. They are Bipul Pahan, 25 and Sanju Rao, 45 of Nurpur area of the upazila.
Acting Station Officer of Mohadevpur Fire Service and Civil Defence, Abul Kashem said the drum truck was heading towards Patnitala from Mohadevpur. On the way, the truck lost control and ran over the rickshaw-van, leaving two people dead on the spot.
Three others were rescued in critical condition and sent to the Upazila Health Complex.
The RMO said the three critically injured persons were brought to the hospital around 5am. A total of five people died in the incident, he added.
