Jhalokathi, Oct 29 (V7N) — A pedestrian was killed and another seriously injured after being run over by a truck in the Satrakanda area of Jhalokathi Sadar upazila on Wednesday afternoon. The fatal accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. in front of the Dhansiri Union Parishad office on the Barishal-Khulna highway.

The deceased was identified as Md. Alam, 50, son of the late Fazle Ali from Krishnakathi area under Ward No. 3 of Jhalokathi municipality. The injured, Md. Kabir Hossain, 58, son of the late Moslem Ali, is a resident of Kathpatti area under Ward No. 4 of the same municipality.

Eyewitnesses said Alam and Kabir were standing beside the road when a speeding truck from behind suddenly hit them. Both sustained critical injuries. Locals immediately rushed them to Jhalokathi Sadar Hospital, where on-duty doctors declared Alam dead. Kabir Hossain was given first aid and later transferred to Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal for advanced treatment.

Police later seized the truck involved in the incident, though its driver managed to flee. Jhalokathi Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Moniruzzaman confirmed the incident, saying legal action will be taken against the driver once he is apprehended.

Alam’s body has been kept at the Jhalokathi Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy.

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