Three-wheeler overturns, its driver and assistant die in Madaripur

A three-wheeler overturned while taking a turn on the Madaripur-Shariatpur regional route in Madaripur, leaving its driver and assistant dead on the spot.

Madaripur Sadar Model Police Station chief AHM Salauddin said the accident took place in the Pokhira area around 7:30am on Monday, according to bdnews24.com.

The deceased were identified as driver Emanul Hossain, 25, and his assistant Arif Shikdar, 17. Enamul hailed from Narail’s Lohagora Upazila while Arif was from Madaripur Sadar’s Khoajpur Union.

Police and witnesses said two pedestrians also suffered injuries in the incident.

The bodies of the deceased were sent to Madaripur Sadar Hospital morgue for an autopsy, OC Salauddin said.