3 killed in three-way clash in Gaibandha

All the victims were motorcycle riders. The deceased are - Vidyut Sarkar (42) son of Badsha Mia of Kairpara village of Palashbari upazila, Subhas Chandra (35) son of Ganesh Chandra of Mirzapur village and Suman Chandra (35) son of Subhas Chandra of Abhirampur village of Gobindganj upazila of the district. The identities of the injured were not immediately known.

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Locals said that a reckless speeding bus of Barkat Paribahan from Dhaka was heading towards Rangpur. On the way, the bus hit two motorcycles at Chaumatha junction. Later, the out-of-control bus collided with an oncoming goods truck. Locals rescued the three and took them to the health complex where the doctor in charge declared them dead. Palashbari Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr. Anichur Rahman confirmed the matter.

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Officer-in-charge (OC) of Palashbari police station Masud Rana said that the police was sent to the spot immediately after the accident. The driver escaped but the bus and the truck have been taken into police custody.