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Expatriate killed in Kishoreganj road accident
An expatriate was killed in a tragic road accident in Pakundia upazila of the district this afternoon.
The deceased was identified as Rubel Mia, 26, son of Khurshid Mia of Kahetdhandul village under Charfaradi union in the upazila. He had been living and working in Saudi Arabia.
The accident occurred around 12:30 pm on the Mirzapur-Mathkhola road near Mirzapur Shashanghat.
Rubel was returning home from Bahadia on a motorcycle with another expatriate friend, also named Rubel. While attempting to give way to another motorcycle, he lost control and fell onto the paved road. Moments later, a speeding CNG-powered auto-rickshaw ran over him, causing severe head injuries.
Locals rushed him to Pakundia Upazila Health Complex where he succumbed to his injuries, reports BSS.
Pakundia Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) S.M. Arifur Rahman confirmed the matter.