Pedestrian killed in Cox's Bazar road mishap
An elderly man was killed and two others were injured in a road accident in Jiddabazar station area of Lakshyachar Union under Chakaria upzila of the district last night. The deceased was identified as Rafiqul Islam, 73, a resident of the union. The accident occurred around 11.30 pm when a speeding bus of 'Saudia Paribahan' hit pedestrian Rafiqul and crash into a pickup van, which lost control and overturned onto a group of people sitting in front of a local shop on the west side of the road.
Rafiqul was quickly rushed to the Chakaria Upazila Health Complex. Later, he succumbed to his injuries while being transferred to the Chittagong Medical College and Hospital (CMCH). Two other individuals were also seriously injured in the accident. They are currently receiving treatment at a local hospital. Chiringa Highway Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Ariful Amin confirmed the matter.
