Chandanaish: Two people, including a rickshaw passenger, were killed in a road accident in Chandanaish upazila today. The tragic incident occurred when a private car collided with a parked rickshaw, leading to the deaths of Babul Dey (65) and Ranjit Dhar (55) from Das Para in Dohazari. Six others sustained injuries in the accident, which took place in front of Rajmahal Community Center near Dohazari Electricity Office on the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar highway this morning.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the injured individuals are Dilip Mallick (62), Tiklu Biswas (40), and the private car passengers Md. Riyad (40), Jerin Afroz (65), Md. Ehsan (40), and Mashiur Rahman (43). Local resident Babla Das reported that the injured were initially taken to Dohazari Health Complex in critical conditions. After receiving primary treatment, they were transferred to Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) for further medical care. Upon arrival at CMCH, Babul Dey and Ranjit Dhar were pronounced dead by the attending doctor.
Salauddin Chowdhury, the Officer-in-Charge of Dohazari Highway Police Station, confirmed that police personnel were dispatched to the scene promptly after receiving information about the accident. The two vehicles involved in the collision were recovered and brought to the police station for further investigation. Legal proceedings are currently underway in connection with the incident.