Rajshahi, July 2 (V7N) – A devastating road accident occurred on Wednesday morning on the Rajshahi-Naogaon highway near Bayer Mor in Poba Upazila, Rajshahi, leaving a mini truck severely mangled and its helper critically injured. Fire service personnel had to cut through the wreckage with hydraulic tools to rescue the trapped man.

The accident happened around 9:30 AM when a Dhaka Metro-Dh 11-6605 registered mini truck, loaded with goods, was en route from Rajshahi to Naogaon. According to eyewitnesses and fire service sources, the truck lost its brakes shortly after crossing Bayer Mor. The driver lost control, and the vehicle violently slammed into an electric pole on the roadside.

As a result of the impact, the truck overturned and was extensively damaged. The helper became trapped inside the twisted metal. Upon receiving the emergency call, a rescue team from Rajshahi Fire Service rushed to the scene and used hydraulic cutting equipment to carefully extract the injured man from the wreckage.

The victim was then rushed to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital in critical condition. Meanwhile, the truck driver, who reportedly sustained minor injuries, fled the scene immediately after the accident, police said.

Speaking to the media, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Poba Police Station stated, “One person has been seriously injured in the accident. Preliminary investigations suggest that brake failure caused the incident. The truck has been brought to the police station, and legal procedures are underway.”

Following the crash, traffic on the busy highway was briefly disrupted. However, with the assistance of police and local residents, normal flow of vehicles resumed within a short time.

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