2 killed as microbus hits auto-rickshaw

Two people were killed and three others injured as a microbus hit a CNG-run auto-rickshaw on the Laxmipur-Begumganj road in Banglabazar area of Begumganj upazila of Noakhali this morning.

The deceased were identified as Helal, 25, and Kabir, 28.

The accident took place in the area around 7:30am as the microbus hit the auto-rickshaw while overtaking, leaving Helal dead on the spot and four others injured, said Mohammad Zaher, sub-inspector of Chandraganj highway police outpost.

The injured were rushed to Noakhali General Hospital where Kabir succumbed to his injuries.