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Four Killed in Mymensingh Road Collision

From Daily Star · (5m ago) English Critical tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A collision between a truck and a CNG-run autorickshaw in Mymensingh's Muktagacha upazila resulted in four deaths, including three female passengers.
  • The accident occurred on the Mymensingh-Tangail road, with three passengers dying at the scene and another succumbing to injuries later at the hospital.
  • Authorities are working to identify the victims, and the crash caused significant traffic disruption on the highway.

Tragedy struck in Mymensingh's Muktagacha upazila this morning as a horrific road accident claimed the lives of four individuals. A head-on collision between a sand-laden truck and a CNG-run autorickshaw on the Mymensingh-Tangail road turned a busy morning into a scene of devastation. The impact was so severe that three female passengers in the autorickshaw were killed instantly.

Three female passengers of the three-wheeler died on the spot, while two others, including the autorickshaw driver, were injured.

โ€” Kamrul IslamOfficer-in-charge (OC) of Muktagacha Police Station, describing the immediate aftermath of the collision.

Emergency services, including police and fire personnel, rushed to the scene to recover the bodies and provide aid to the injured. Two individuals, including the autorickshaw driver, were critically wounded and transported to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH). Sadly, one of the injured later succumbed to their injuries, bringing the total death toll to four. The identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed as authorities begin the difficult process of identification.

The injured were sent to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH), where one of them later died, the OC added.

โ€” Kamrul IslamOfficer-in-charge (OC) of Muktagacha Police Station, providing an update on the condition of the injured.

The collision also had a significant impact on traffic flow. The truck overturned following the crash, blocking the highway in both directions. This led to a complete halt in traffic movement, causing considerable disruption for commuters and travelers. As of the afternoon, the highway remained closed, with authorities working to clear the wreckage and restore normal traffic operations. The incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers on our roads and the need for increased vigilance.

Efforts are underway to identify the deceased, he said.

โ€” Kamrul IslamOfficer-in-charge (OC) of Muktagacha Police Station, detailing the ongoing identification process.
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Originally published by Daily Star in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.