Five killed in Chittagong road accident

At least five people were killed and four others seriously injured when a speeding lorry struck passengers standing near a broken-down bus in Sitakunda, Chittagong. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM on Tuesday near the Kumira Royal Gate area on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway.

The passengers were traveling from Chittagong to Netrokona on a Shapla Paribahan bus when the vehicle experienced mechanical failure. While the driver and assistant attempted repairs, several passengers were standing by the roadside. A speeding lorry lost control and struck the group, killing three people instantly and two others later at the hospital.

Emergency responders from the Kumira Fire Service and local police rescued the injured, who were transported to Chittagong Medical College Hospital in critical condition. Police are currently working to identify the deceased.