An auto-rickshaw driver died and a passenger was injured after being hit by a truck in Chapainawabganj on Thursday night.
The deceased was identified as Rabiul Islam (27) of Narendrapur area of the district, confirmed Sajjad Hossain, officer-in-charge of Chapainawabganj Sadar Police Station.
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The incident happened around 8:00 pm on Thursday when the truck hit the autorickshaw from behind, killing Rabiul on the spot at Shibtola area beside Sonamasjid highway of the city, said the OC.
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The injured passenger, Selim (19) of Narendrapur area, was rescued by locals and admitted to the 250-bed district hospital, said the police official.
After being informed, police went to the spot, seized the truck, and arrested its driver, Gaffar Ali (55), OC Sajjad added.
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