Patuakhali: A fisheries trader was killed in a head-on collision between a bus and a motorcycle in Kalapara upazila of the district this morning. The deceased was identified as Dilip Roy, 28, son of Debesh Roy of Neyamatpur village under Nilganj Union.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the accident took place around 7:00 am at Chalimpur area on the Kalapara-Kuakata highway. A bus named ‘Seven Deluxe’ coming from the opposite direction hit a motorcycle, leaving the bike rider, Dilip, dead on the spot, said Officer-in-Charge of Kalapara Police Station, Rabiul Islam.
Police and local sources reported that Dilip was on his way to the Kalapara Chowrasta fish market from his residence, riding his own motorcycle. He used to earn his livelihood by trading fish and also by driving a pickup van.
The Officer-in-Charge, Rabiul Islam, mentioned that the bus involved in the accident has been seized. The body was recovered and taken to the police station. “Next legal action is underway,” he added.