Truck Crushes Motorcycle, Killing Family of Three in Bangladesh
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Three family members, including a two-year-old child, died when a truck ran over their motorcycle in Khulna's Dighalia upazila.
- The accident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, killing a mother, her daughter, and her sister-in-law.
- The motorcycle rider, the husband and father, survived but is in critical condition and receiving treatment.
A family's journey ended tragically on Friday night when a truck collided with their motorcycle, resulting in the deaths of three members, including a two-year-old child. The devastating accident occurred around 10:30 p.m. in the Domra area of Khulna's Dighalia upazila.
The victims were identified as Farzana Khatun, 35, her two-year-old daughter Maymuna, and Farzana's 16-year-old sister, Rubiya Khatun. They were traveling from Gazirhat towards Rupsha when the collision took place.
Sihab Sheikh, 40, the husband of Farzana and father of Maymuna, was riding the motorcycle. He survived the crash but sustained critical injuries. He has been admitted to a nearby hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment.
According to Dighalia Police Station's Officer-in-Charge Md Shah Alom, the truck was traveling from Gazirhat to Rupsha. He stated that the accident happened as both vehicles were reportedly trying to give way to each other. The motorcycle was crushed under the truck, leading to the immediate deaths of the three passengers. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
Both vehicles were reportedly trying to give way to each other when the accident occurred. The motorcycle went under the truck, killing the three on the spot.
Originally published by Daily Star in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.