2 killed in separate city accidents

Two youth were killed in separate road accidents in the capital’s Jatrabari area early Friday, police said, UNB reports.

The deceased are Miraz Mia, 25, a garment worker, and Selim, 23, a bus driver.

In one accident that occurred around 4:45 am at Jatrabari Chourasta Mor, a bus hit Miraz and fled the scene.

He was rushed to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) where the physician declared him dead on arrival.

In another accident that took place in Matuail area, Selim was on his way to Sonirakhra when a bus hit the rickshaw he was riding at around 2:00 am.

The rickshaw puller and another passenger suffered minor injuries.

The local police station has been informed of this matter, said Inspector Md Bachhu Miah, in charge of the DMCH police outpost.