Two individuals lost their lives and three others sustained injuries in a fatal collision between a truck and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in the Kundarhat area, under Nandigram upazila of Bogura district, earlier today.
The tragic incident occurred at approximately 11:00 AM on the Bogura–Natore highway, when a head-on collision took place between the two vehicles.
Victims Identified
| Name | Age | Relation | Residence | Status |
| Arafat Hossain | 22 | Son of Shafiqul Islam | Kathom Southpara village | Deceased (CNG driver) |
| Hawa Begum | 45 | Wife of Nazrul Islam | Visha village, Nandigram | Deceased (Passenger) |
Accident Details
According to Nirmal Chandra Mahanta, Officer-in-Charge of Kundarhat Highway Police Station, the truck collided directly with the auto-rickshaw, instantly killing the CNG driver and one passenger at the scene.
| Event | Details |
| Date & Time | Today, around 11:00 AM |
| Location | Kundarhat, Nandigram, Bogura |
| Vehicles Involved | Truck and CNG-run auto-rickshaw |
| Nature of Collision | Head-on |
| Number of Injuries | Three |
| Hospital | Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College |
| Police Action | Truck seized, bodies sent to morgue |
Aftermath and Response
- Three injured passengers were immediately transported to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital for treatment.
- The bodies of the deceased were taken to the hospital morgue for post-mortem examination.
- Police have seized the truck involved in the collision and are continuing their investigation into the cause of the crash.
“This tragic accident is a reminder of the dangers of reckless driving on busy highways,” said a local traffic official.
Authorities have urged drivers to exercise greater caution, particularly on major highways prone to high-speed collisions, to prevent such avoidable loss of life.
