Two Lives Lost in Shyamoli Truck Tragedy
Two people died after a speeding truck hit them in Dhaka early Friday morning. The tragic accident happened in the Shyamoli area of the capital. It occurred around 4:45 AM, near the footover bridge in front of Shyamoli Square.
Mohammadpur Police Officer-in-Charge Md. Abdul Halim shared details of the incident. He said one victim was identified as Mukta, about 20 years old. The other victim was a teenage girl whose name is not yet known.
Eyewitnesses told police that both victims were crossing the road at the time. They were hit by the truck and crushed under its wheels. Police found both victims lying on the road with serious injuries.
Sub-Inspector Md. Saiful Hasan Khan went to the accident site soon after receiving the news. The teenage girl died at the scene from a serious head injury. Mukta was badly hurt and taken to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital.
Doctors at the hospital confirmed one person died instantly. The other died while receiving treatment. Eyewitnesses also told police that both victims lived on the street.
The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) is now helping to identify the victims. They will use fingerprints to find their names. The bodies are at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital morgue for examinations.
Officer Halim said the truck driver escaped after the accident. Police are taking legal steps regarding this incident.
