Gopalganj:A tragic road accident occurred in the Chandradighalia area of Gopalganj Sadar upazila, where a motorcyclist was killed and three passengers of an easy-bike were critically injured. The incident took place on Saturday afternoon when a passenger bus collided with the vehicles.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the deceased was identified as Mohibullah, 45, a resident of Chandradighalia village. The accident happened when a Dhaka-bound Falguni Paribahan bus lost control on the Dhaka-Khulna Highway, hitting an easy-bike and a motorcycle at around 430 pm.
Mohibullah, who was riding the motorcycle, died instantly, while the three injured passengers from the easy-bike were rushed to Gopalganj Medical College Hospital by local residents. In the aftermath of the accident, an angry crowd set the bus on fire, prompting a quick response from the fire service.
Md Ikram Hossain, in-charge of Gopinathpur Police Outpost, confirmed that the fire was extinguished with the assistance of the fire service. He also mentioned that further legal actions are being pursued in connection with the incident.