Kushtia: A truck driver lost his life and three other individuals were injured in a head-on collision between two trucks in the Mirpur upazila of Kushtia. The tragic incident occurred early Tuesday morning.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the deceased was identified as Sajib, a 25-year-old truck driver. Among the injured is Sajib’s helper, Jihad, who is 15 years old. The identities of the driver and helper of the other truck involved in the accident have not yet been determined.
The collision took place at approximately 4:00 am in the Nine Mile area on the Kushtia-Ishwardi highway. Police and local sources reported that Sajib and Jihad were on their way to Rajshahi in a truck to collect mangoes from Babuganj in Barishal when they collided with a stone-laden truck coming from the opposite direction.
The impact was fatal for Sajib, who died instantly. Jihad, along with the driver and helper of the other truck, sustained injuries and were rescued by locals. They were subsequently transported to Kushtia 250-bed General Hospital for medical treatment.
The accident caused significant damage to the front portions of both vehicles, leading to a temporary suspension of traffic on the highway. The highway was cleared, and normal traffic resumed about an hour later.
Sajib’s body has been placed in the hospital morgue. Officer-in-Charge Abu Obayed of Chowrhas Highway Police Station stated that an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, and necessary legal actions will be pursued.