A fatal road accident occurred in Madaripur on the Dhaka–Barishal highway, where a head-on collision between a newsprint-carrying vehicle and a truck left one person dead and five others injured. The deceased has been identified as Naeem, a contractor involved in newspaper transportation. The injured individuals were taken to different healthcare facilities within the upazila, where they are currently receiving treatment.
The incident took place on Monday morning (15 June) in the Karnapara area of Baligram Union under Dasar Upazila, Madaripur. According to local accounts, a sand-laden truck travelling from Barishal towards Dhaka collided head-on with a pickup van carrying newspapers destined for southern regions from Dhaka.
The impact of the collision was severe, resulting in extensive damage to the front portion of the newspaper-laden vehicle, which was visibly crushed. Naeem died at the scene due to the intensity of the crash. Five other individuals sustained injuries in the incident.
Local residents promptly rescued the injured and transported them to Madaripur Sadar Hospital for medical attention. Hospital sources confirmed that treatment is ongoing for the injured persons. Following the accident, personnel from the Fire Service and Police arrived at the scene and carried out rescue operations, including clearing the roadway and managing traffic flow.
Incident Overview
Category
Details
Location
Karnapara area, Baligram Union, Dasar Upazila, Madaripur
Highway
Dhaka–Barishal Highway
Date & Time
Monday, 15 June (morning)
Vehicles Involved
Sand-laden truck and newspaper-carrying pickup van
Fatality
1 (Naeem, newspaper transport contractor)
Injuries
5 persons
Emergency Response
Fire Service and Police rescue operations
Medical Facility
Madaripur Sadar Hospital and local upazila health centres
Sequence of Events
The collision occurred when the sand-laden truck, reportedly travelling from Barishal towards Dhaka, came into direct contact with a pickup vehicle carrying newspapers from Dhaka to southern districts. The frontal impact caused significant structural damage to the newspaper transport vehicle. Emergency services were alerted shortly after the incident.
Local residents played a key role in the initial rescue efforts before the arrival of emergency responders. The Fire Service subsequently recovered the deceased from the accident site and assisted in restoring traffic movement along the highway. Police also secured the area and ensured the removal of damaged vehicles to reduce congestion.
Traffic Disruption and Aftermath
The accident temporarily disrupted traffic flow on the Dhaka–Barishal highway in the affected stretch. Vehicles were halted or diverted until the damaged transport units were cleared from the road. Normal traffic movement resumed after the clearance operation was completed.
Authorities confirmed that the situation along the highway has since stabilised. Law enforcement officials also carried out preliminary procedures in connection with the incident.
Local Concerns
Residents in the surrounding area have reported that road accidents are a recurring issue along sections of the Dhaka–Barishal highway. They attribute such incidents to factors including speeding, unsafe overtaking, and violations of traffic regulations. However, no official determination of fault in this specific case has yet been reported.
The incident has once again highlighted concerns over road safety management on major inter-district highways, particularly in sections where heavy vehicles frequently operate alongside smaller transport vehicles.
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