Two persons were killed and four others injured in a collision between a bus and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw on the Dhaka-Nawabganj regional highway in Kharshur Taltala area of Sirajdikhan upazila of Munshiganj today (June 22).

The accident happened when the two vehicles collided head-on in the area around 10am, leaving six passengers injured.

Senior ASP of Sirajdikhan Police Station M. Mustafizur Rahman confirmed the matter.

Two passengers of the CNG, identified as- Sheikh Rahman, 58, and Shaheen Hossain, 26, were taken to Nawabganj Upazila Health complex where the on duty doctors declared them dead, he said.

Driver of the CNG and three other passengers are admitted at the health complex.

On information, Police rushed to the spot, moved the vehicles and eased out the traffic congestion, the police official added.

BDST: 1539 HRS, JUNE 22, 2024
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