A 45-year-old man was killed when a sand-laden pickup van hit his motorcycle at the Ichuli intersection in Baghadi Union of Chandpur Sadar Upazila on Friday.
The deceased was identified as Nurul Islam Nuru Bhuiyan, son of Abul Bashar Bhuiyan of Azim Bhuiyanâs house in Sholadana village, Paschim Gupti Union, Faridganj Upazila.
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The accident occurred around 11:30 am near the Ichuli intersection bridge on the Chandpur-Faridganj road.
Bahar Mia, officer-in-charge (OC) of Chandpur Sadar Model Police Station, said the pickup van, carrying sand, collided with the motorcycle, leaving Nurul Islam dead on the spot.
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On information, police rushed to the scene and recovered the body. Police also seized the pickup and detained the accused driver, said Mintu Dutta, OC (Investigation) of Sadar Model Police Station.
âLegal action is being taken in this incident,â he added.