NOAKHALI, July 4, 2022 (BSS) - Two persons were killed and another was
injured in a collision between a battery-run auto-rickshaw and a pickup van
in Companiganj upazila of the district this afternoon.

The deceased were identified as Jalal Uddin Milon, 48, hailed from Kabirhat
upazila and Lily Begum, 35, a resident of Companiganj upazila.

Local people said the accident occurred around 3 pm in Dokan Ghar area on
Bangla Bazar-Shonapur Road.

Auto rickshaw passenger Jalal Uddin Milon died on the spot while Lily Begum
succumbed to her injuries at Companiganj Upazila Health Complex.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Companiganj Thana Mizanur Rahman confirmed the
incident.

Police seized the auto-rickshaw and the pickup van.