Two sales executives died while another sustained injuries after a speeding courier firm van allegedly crashed into their bike in Khulna city on Wednesday night.
The deceased were identified as Md Alauddin Sheikh, 30, and Md Arzu Al Chayan, 28. A critically injured Md Hamidur Rahman, 28, is currently being treated at a city hospital.
Police said the three sales executives of a mobile phone manufacturer in Khulna were returning home from work when the van hit their bike from behind at high speed around 11pm.
Md Kamal Hossain Khan, officer-in-charge of Khalishpur police station, said the three fell off the bike in the impact and sustained serious head injuries.
All of them were rushed to Khulna Medical College and Hospital, where Alauddin was declared dead on arrival. Chayan succumbed to his injuries a little later.
“Both the vehicles have been seized. But, the van driver managed to flee leaving the vehicle behind,” said the OC. “Efforts are on to nab him.”
Source: United News of Bangladesh