An individual was killed and another injured in a road crash at Ghoraghat upazila in Dinajpur district early Wednesday. The incident took place around 4 AM near Koshigari village on the Dinajpur-Gobindaganj regional highway.
The deceased was identified as Ismail, 65, driver of the truck involved in the accident from Sherpur upazila in Bogura, and the injured is his helper Babu Mia, 34.
According to witnesses, a rice-laden truck was traveling from Panchagarh to Sherpur. It collided with a stationary stone-laden truck from behind near Koshigari village, leaving Ismail dead on the spot and his helper critically injured.
Following the collision, the stone-laden truck was badly damaged, and the rice-laden truck overturned, causing a huge amount of rice to spill onto the road.
The injured helper, Babu Mia, was rushed to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention. The condition of the injured is reported to be critical, and he is currently undergoing treatment.
The local police were informed about the accident, and they immediately rushed to the scene to take control of the situation and start the investigation process.
The police have started an investigation into the incident and are trying to determine the cause of the accident. The driver of the stationary stone-laden truck is currently being questioned by the police to understand the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety in the region, with many calling for increased measures to prevent such accidents in the future. The local authorities have assured that they will take all necessary steps to improve road safety and prevent such incidents from happening again.
The family of the deceased has been informed, and they are receiving all necessary support from the local community. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many expressing their condolences to the family of the deceased.
The incident is a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for all drivers to exercise caution while driving, especially at night. The local authorities have urged all drivers to be more vigilant and to follow all traffic rules to prevent such accidents.