Two die as van hits three-wheeler in Cumilla

Prothom Alo English Desk

Two persons were killed when a speeding van crashed into a three-wheeler on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway near Suagazi in Cumilla Sadar upazila (South) early on Wednesday morning, reports UNB.

The deceased were identified as three-wheeler driver Jamil Mia, 32, son of one Hanif Mia of Vatpara village of the upazila, and pedestrian Fazal Mia, 30, son of one Lal Mia of the same upazila.

Police said the Chattogram-bound van crashed into the three-wheeler after its driver lost control of the vehicle near Suagazi in the morning, leaving both the victims dead on the spot.

Md Anisur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Mainamati Highway Police, said they had seized the van though its driver fled.

“The bodies have been brought to the police station,” the OC said.