A 45-year-old auto-rickshaw driver was killed after being crushed beneath the wheels of a reversing truck directly in front of his residence in Pirojpur Sadar upazila. The fatal accident took place at around 6:00 pm on Sunday, 15 November, in Bhairampur village, plunging the victim’s family and the surrounding rural community into deep mourning.
The deceased was identified as Nazrul Sheikh, son of the late Sattar Sheikh and a permanent resident of Bhairampur. Like many local transport workers, he earned his livelihood by operating an auto-rickshaw to support his household. Losing their primary breadwinner in such an abrupt tragedy right at their doorstep has left his relatives devastated, with neighbours gathering at the family home to offer comfort.
According to eyewitnesses and local sources, Nazrul was positioned with his auto-rickshaw on the road just outside his house as evening set in. At that moment, a heavy truck loaded with construction materials was manoeuvring nearby. While reversing, the truck driver failed to spot the three-wheeler behind him and rammed forcefully into Nazrul’s vehicle. The impact threw Nazrul out of his seat and onto the road surface. Before he could scramble to safety, the heavy wheels of the truck rolled over him, leaving him dead on the spot.
Alerted by the sound of the collision and shouts from bystanders, villagers rushed to the scene within moments. Taking advantage of the initial shock and fading daylight, however, the truck driver abandoned the vehicle and fled before locals could apprehend him. Witnessing a neighbour lose his life right outside his own home sparked widespread grief and anger across the village, with residents voicing concern over the careless movement of heavy goods vehicles along narrow local roads.
Upon receiving word of the incident, a team from Pirojpur Sadar Police Station arrived promptly at Bhairampur village. Officers conducted preliminary formalities at the scene, recovered the body, and impounded the truck involved in the crash.
Confirming the incident, Md. Shariful Islam, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Pirojpur Sadar Police Station, stated that the deceased’s body had been sent to Pirojpur Sadar Hospital. “The truck has been seized from the spot following the accident, though the driver managed to flee,” OC Islam said. He added that formal legal action will be initiated once the victim’s family lodges a written complaint, while police efforts continue to trace the absconding driver.
