Three killed in Sirajganj road accidents

Three were killed, and five others were injured, in two separate road accidents in Sirajganj this morning. 

The deceased were identified as Md Shahin Hasan (44) of Pagla Modhhopara village in Ullapara; Saddam Hossain (32) of Choria Shikar village in Solonga and an unidentified truck driver's helper (20).  

The incidents happened on Bonpara Hatikumrul road in the Mohishluti area between 6am and 7am today. 

Officer-in-charge of Hatikumrul Highway Police Station Md Sajahan Ali said one of the accidents occurred as a stone-laden truck hit a vehicle that was carrying newspaper around 6am.

Shahin died on the spot, and three others including Saddam sustained injuries. Later, Saddam died on the way to Sirajganj General Hospital. 

Another accident happened when a truck collided with a courier service's covered van around 7 am, leaving the trucker's helper dead and three others injured, the OC said. 

Police, on information, rescued the victims and sent them to the local hospital.

Police seized the vehicles from the spots.