At Udaipur in Sajek of Rangamati district, a dump truck overturned and plunged into a ditch, killing 5 people on the spot and 3 others on the way to the hospital and one more under treatment at the hospital. 9 people were killed in this accident. The police are working to identify the victims.
The deceased who are in Khagrachhari Modern District Headquarters Hospital are Abdul Mohan (16) of Kishoreganj, Tongir Sagar (22) of Gazipur, Babu (20) of Kishoreganj and Aliullah (35) of Kapasia of Gazipur.
Circle Officer of Sajek Police Station and Senior Assistant Superintendent of Police Abdul Awal Chowdhury confirmed the fact that 9 people were killed in the accident and said that the incident took place at a place called 90 degrees on the border road. The truck lost control and plunged into a 100-feet-deep gully on the mountain, twisting the vehicle. Army personnel and locals rescued them.
The injured are-Mo. Lalon (18) Father Abul Hashem, Sripur, Mymensingh. Ahir Uddin (40) and his son Samiul (19) of Gazipur. Mubarak Hossain (32) Father Maqbul Hossain Sripur Ishwarganj. Lalon (18) Father Abzal Mia Roumari Kurigram. and Zahid Hasan (24), father Shyamganj Mymensingh.
Among the injured, Sagar Deb, a doctor at the emergency department of Khagrachari Sadar Hospital, said that Ahir Uddin is critical.
Injured Md. Lalon said, he was traveling in a dump truck to build a bridge in Udaipur of Baghaichhari upazila. While going down a big hill, the car lost control and fell into a deep ditch. The vehicle was carrying a piling machine and 15 workers.
