6 killed as ambulance hits truck in Shariatpur
Published: 17 January 2023, 08:15 AM | Updated: 17 January 2023, 12:22 PM
Six people were killed as an ambulance hits a truck on Dhaka-Bhanga highway at Naodoba area in Zajira upazila of Shariatpur early Tuesday.
The deceased were identified as Jahanara Begum, 55, a patient, her daughter Lutfun Nahar Lima, 30, ambulance driver Jilani, 28, his helper Rabiul Islam, 26, health worker Fajle Rabbi, 28 and journalist Masud Rana, 30.
Police said, the ambulance was coming to Dhaka from Barishal with a patient and her relatives. When the vehicle reached near the toll plaza of Padma Bridge at Zajira, it lost control and hit the truck from behind around 4am. At that time, six people died on the spot. The truck driver fled away after the accident.
The accident took place as the ambulance driver fell asleep, police believe.
Suruj Miah, Sub Inspector of Padma Bridge South Police Station, confirmed the matter to Jago News.
He said, two women were on the ambulance. The deceased were first sent to Zajira Upazila Health Complex and then to Shariatpur Sadar Hospital for autopsy.
