3 killed as covered van hits motorcycle in capital

Three people were killed after a covered van hit a motorcycle at Azampur in the capital’s Uttara early Thursday. 

The deceased were identified as Enamul Islam, 25, Honufa Akter, 35 and Mohammad Anik, 18. 

Anik’s mother Ajufa Akter said the incident took place when her son was going to see his injured father on the motorcycle. Anik lived in Rayerbazar area and used to work at a garage. 

Anik’s father lives at Gazipur Board Bazar area and was injured in a road accident on Wednesday, Ajufa added. 

Md Mozammel Haque, Sub Inspector of Uttara Pashchim Police Station, said two died on the spot after a covered van collided with a motorcycle in the area. Later, a man named Anik were sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in a critical condition where the doctor declared him dead.