2 killed, 2 injured in city road crash

Staff Reporter :
Two people were killed and two others injured when a covered van rammed against rickshaws in Russell Square area under Kalabagan police station of the capital early Wednesday.
The victims have been identified as Mohammad Jakir Hossain, 35, and Jon Biswas, 38.
According to family sources, Zakir was going to TSC by a rickshaw with a friend to watch the World Cup football match at night. The accident happened on the way.
Saiful Islam, officer-in-charge of Kalabagan Police Station, said the accident took place around 12.30am when the speeding covered van hit the rickshaw after its driver lost control on steering nearby traffic police box in Russell Square area, leaving the duo dead on the spot and two others injured.
The injured were rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital where they have been undergoing treatment, he said.
Though the covered van could be detained, its driver and helper managed to flee, the OC added.