Sajek road accident: Death toll rises to 9
The incident occurred when a dump truck carrying workers lost control and plunged into a 100 ft ditch in the Udaipur ninety-degree area of Sajek, in Baghaichhari upazila.
The death toll from the devastating road accident that took place on Wednesday (24 April) in Sajek of Rangamati has risen to nine.
Abdul Awal Chowdhury, senior assistant superintendent at Sajek police station, reported on Thursday (25 April) that five victims died on the spot, three died on the way to hospital and one more died while undergoing treatment.
The victims identified so far include Abdul Mohon, 16, and Babu, 20, both from Kishoreganj, and Sagar, 22, and Waliullah from Gazipur district.
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The incident occurred when a dump truck carrying workers lost control and plunged into a 100-food ditch in Udaipur under Baghaichhari upazila around 6pm.
The truck was returning from construction work on a border road when the accident happened, according to Abdul Awal.
Shirin Akhtar, Baghaichhari upazila nirbahi officer, says three of the injured are receiving treatment at Khagrachhari Modern Hospital while two have been transferred to Dhaka for advanced treatment.
BRTA to provide families Tk 5 lakh each
The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) will provide a compensation of Tk5 lakh to each family of the deceased, reports UNB.
Besides, the BRTA will provide Tk2 lakh compensation to each of the injured, said Shirin Akhtar, Baghaichhari UNO, while talking to reporters at the Khagrachhari Modern District Hospital on Thursday morning.
