A woman was killed and her husband was injured after a truck hit them in the Chalabhara Bazar area of Sirajganj's Kazipur upazila on Saturday.
The deceased was identified as Julekha Khatun, 35, wife of Harun-or Rashid from Chalabhara Purbapara village.
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Inspector (Investigation) of Kazipur Police Station, Lal Mia, said that the couple went for a walk on the road next to their house after Fajr prayers on Saturday morning. At that time, a speeding sand-laden truck ran over them, killing Julekha on the spot.
Locals rescued Harun-or Rashid, who was in serious condition, and took him to Bogra Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital (SZMEC).
On information, police arrived at the scene and recovered the body, but they could not identify the truck.
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However, since no complaint was filed, the body of the deceased has been handed over to the family.
A case has been filed at the police station regarding the incident.