Sunamganj: Two passengers were killed and four others, including the driver, were seriously injured after a CNG-run autorickshaw rammed into the rear of a parked truck on the Sylhet-Sunamganj regional highway in Chhatak upazila early Thursday. The accident took place near the house of Musabbir Mia at Jatua village under South Khurma Union.

According to United News of Bangladesh, police and locals reported that the truck had been parked on the roadside in the Sylhet-bound lane when the autorickshaw lost control and crashed into its rear. The impact crushed the front portion of the autorickshaw, resulting in the immediate death of two passengers. Locals quickly responded to the scene, initiating rescue efforts and notifying the police.

The deceased were identified as Rajab Ali, 50, of Kalyanpur village in Dowarabazar upazila, and Md Nur Uddin, 35, of Joti village in Chhatak upazila. Four others, including the CNG driver, sustained serious injuries, with some reported to be in critical condition.

Md Zahirul Islam, SI (Investigation) of Joykolosh Highway Police Station, along with his team, arrived at the scene to assist in the rescue operations. The injured were provided primary treatment and subsequently referred to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital for advanced medical care.

The police recovered the bodies, prepared inquest reports, and sent them to Sunamganj Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy. The truck and the damaged autorickshaw were seized and taken into police custody.