Chattogram:A tragic road accident on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in the Barabkunda area of Sitakunda upazila resulted in the deaths of a woman and her daughter on Wednesday. The incident also left four others injured.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the deceased have been identified as Rozy Akter, 55, and her daughter Nazma, 40. The accident occurred around 830 am when a Bandarban-bound microbus, carrying six people, crashed into an electricity pole. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle's steering, leading to the collision.
The impact of the crash left the microbus severely damaged and resulted in the immediate deaths of Rozy Akter and Nazma at the scene. The injured passengers were initially taken to Sitakunda Upazila Health Complex and later referred to Chattogram Medical College and Hospital for further treatment. Md Aminuzzaman, sub-inspector of Baro Aulia Highway Police, provided details of the accident.