2 killed in Dhaka road crashes

Two people were killed in separate road accidents in Rampura and Jatrabari areas of Dhaka today.

Abdul Kader, 56, a driver by profession, sustained injuries after an unidentified bus hit his motorcycle from behind at Rampura bridge around 7:00am.

He was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital where doctors declared him dead, Inspector Bachchu Mia, in-charge of DMCH police camp, told The Daily Star.

Meanwhile, Golam Mostofa, 60, was injured critically after a speeding pickup van ran him over in Matuail area of Jatrabari Police Station this morning.

The accident took place around 10:00am when the victim was crossing the road, said the inspector.  

Mostofa was declared dead soon after he was taken to the DMCH, added Bachchu Mia.