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Three killed in Sunamganj as Pickup Truck Collides with Tree in Dense Fog
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Three people were killed in Sunamganj after a pickup truck hit a roadside tree amid dense fog this morning.
The deceased were identified as Asab Uddin, 50, Nurul Haque, 45, and Abdul Karim, 57, according to Abdur Rakib, officer-in-charge of Joykolosh Highway Police Station in Sunamganj.
The accident took place on the Sylhet-Sunamganj regional highway in Borokapon area of Chhatak upazila at 7:00am, said the officer-in-charge.
“A Sylhet-bound pickup truck transporting fish smashed into a roadside tree after its driver lost control of the vehicle due to poor visibility.
“Two of the deceased died on the spot, while another died at Koitok Health Complex while undergoing treatment,” added the officer-in-charge. He also mentioned that another injured person is currently being treated at the hospital.
The police have recovered the truck, informed the officer-in-charge.
Three people lost their lives in Sunamganj this morning when a pickup truck collided with a tree along the roadside. The tragic accident occurred amidst dense fog, causing poor visibility and leading to the fatal crash.
The victims have been identified as Asab Uddin (50), Nurul Haque (45), and Abdul Karim (57), according to Abdur Rakib, officer-in-charge of Joykolosh Highway Police Station in Sunamganj.
The incident took place at approximately 7:00am on the Sylhet-Sunamganj regional highway in the Borokapon area of Chhatak upazila. The pickup truck, which was headed towards Sylhet and carrying fish, veered off the road and collided with a tree. The driver lost control of the vehicle due to the poor visibility caused by the dense fog.
Two of the victims died instantly at the scene of the accident, while the third victim succumbed to injuries at Koitok Health Complex, where they were undergoing treatment. Another injured individual is currently receiving medical care at the same hospital.
The police have retrieved the pickup truck from the crash site for further investigation.
Such accidents serve as a reminder of the dangers posed by adverse weather conditions and the importance of exercising caution while driving in foggy weather. Motorists are advised to drive slowly, use fog lights, and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles to prevent accidents.
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