At least two people were killed and two others also injured as a speeding covered van ran over some rickshaws in Russell Square area under Kalabagan police station of the capital early Wednesday.
However, identities of the casualties could not be ascertained immediately.
Saiful Islam, officer-in-charge of Kalabagan police station, said the accident happened around 12.30am when the speeding covered van ran over the rickshaws after its driver lost control on steering nearby traffic police box in Russell Square area, leaving the duo dead on the spot and two others injured.
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The injured were rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital where they have been undergoing treatment, he said.
Though the covered van could be detained its driver and helper managed to flee, the OC added.
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