1 killed in truck-autorickshaw collision in Singra

A man was killed and three others injured after a truck hit a battery-run autorickshaw in Singra upazila of Natore district on Thursday morning (May 7).

The accident occurred around 9am in the Singra bus stand area, according to police and local witnesses.

Police said four goat traders were returning home by autorickshaw after buying goats from the Singra goat market (Goat Haat). When they reached the bus stand area, a Natore-bound truck collided with their vehicle.

The victim was identified as Ali Hossain, 35, son of Abu Hossain from Anchal Kot village under Hatiandah union in Singra upazila. He died on the spot.

Three others—Azad, Afsar Ali, and Siraj—were injured in the incident. Among them, Azad has been transferred to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment, while the other two are receiving care at the upazila health complex.

Police said the truck driver fled the scene after the crash, leaving the vehicle behind.

Singra Police Station Officer-in-Charge Rafiqur Islam confirmed the incident, saying, “One person was killed and three others injured in a truck and autorickshaw collision. The offending truck has been seized. Legal action is underway.”