C'nawabganj: A man was killed and six others were injured in a road accident in the Phulkuri area under Nachole upazila of the district this morning. The deceased was identified as Md. Jewel Rana, 45, a resident of the Council area of Bangabari Union in Gomostapur upazila of the district.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the accident occurred around 6 am on the Nachole-Amnura road when an engine-run vehicle fell into a roadside ditch. The driver lost control of the vehicle, resulting in the death of Jewel Rana at the scene and injuries to six other passengers, as stated by Ataur Rahman, sub-inspector (SI) of Nachole Police Station.
The injured individuals were transported to Nachole Upazila Health Complex for medical treatment. Among the injured, one person was transferred to Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital (RMCH) due to critical injuries.