A young motorcyclist was killed after being run over by a truck in Golapganj, Sylhet on Friday afternoon.
The accident occurred around 3:30 pm in front of the Government MC Academy.
The deceased was identified as Shanaj Ahmed, 25, son of Makhon Mia from Sripur Rampasha village in Bishwanath upazila.
He worked as a vehicle driver for a poultry farm in Sylhet city.
According to police and witnesses, Shanaj went to Fulbari Purbo Para in Golapganj to attend a event with colleagues.
After the event, he rode another person’s motorcycle back towards Golapganj town.
Reaching in front of the MC Academy, he lost control of the motorcycle, hit a road divider, and fell off.
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A truck coming from the opposite direction ran over him, killing him instantly.
Golapganj Model Police and Fire Service personnel reached the site and after initial procedures, took the body to Golapganj Model Police Station.
Anupam, sub-inspector of Golapganj Model Police Station, confirmed the incident, saying, “The body was brought to the police station.”