KHULNA, July 7, 2026 (BSS) - Two people, including an easy-bike driver, were killed and three others injured in a road accident in Khulna this afternoon.

The accident occurred at around 3.15 pm in front of the Palli Bidyut Office under Harintana Police Station when a pickup van carrying soybean oil collided head-on with an easy-bike coming from the opposite direction.

The deceased were identified as easy-bike driver Sheikh Didarul Haque, 30, son of Sheikh Obaidul Haque of Sheikhpara in Sanatankathi village under Haridhali Union of Paikgacha upazila, and passenger Tapas Hor alias Sunu Hor, 60, son of Binodhor Hor of Baraipara area in the same upazila.

Police and local witnesses said the pickup van, bearing registration number Dhaka Metro-Na 10-0912, was travelling towards Satkhira when the collision took place.

Three other injured passengers were rescued by locals and taken to Khulna Medical College Hospital for treatment.

Officer-in-Charge of Harintana Police Station Md. Helal Uddin said police seized the pickup van and the damaged easy-bike after the accident.

He said the driver and helper of the pickup fled the scene.