A woman was killed and her husband was injured in a road accident on Monday in the Hawrapara area of Chhatiyan village in Gangni upazila, Meherpur.
The deceased, Hira Begum (45), and her husband, injured Sajjadul Islam, both hailed from Baradi village in Meherpur Sadar upazila.
Bani Israil, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Gangni Police Station, confirmed the incident.
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According to eyewitnesses, Sajjadul Islam and his wife were traveling on a motorcycle to visit their son-in-law's house. When they reached the Hawrapara area of Chhatiyan village, a truck coming from behind hit them. Hira Begum was struck by the truck’s wheel, causing her death on the spot.
Locals rescued Sajjadul Islam in critical condition and admitted him to a nearby clinic.
OC Bani Israil said that the body of the deceased was recovered and taken to the police station.