Cox’s bazar: An elderly man was killed and two others were injured in a road accident in the Jiddabazar station area of Lakshyachar Union under Chakaria upazila of the district last night. The deceased was identified as Rafiqul Islam, 73, a resident of the union.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the accident occurred around 11.30 pm when a speeding bus of ‘Saudia Paribahan’ hit pedestrian Rafiqul and crashed into a pickup van. The van lost control and overturned onto a group of people sitting in front of a local shop on the west side of the road. Rafiqul was quickly rushed to the Chakaria Upazila Health Complex. Later, he succumbed to his injuries while being transferred to the Chittagong Medical College and Hospital (CMCH).
Two other individuals were also seriously injured in the accident. They are currently receiving treatment at a local hospital. Chiringa Highway Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Ariful Amin confirmed the matter.