Madaripur: Two persons were killed in a road accident at Pacchar, Shibchar, on Dhaka-Khulna highway on Saturday morning.

Eye witnesses said a Shibchar bound goods laden truck crashed two persons when they were crossing the road.

They also said fish trader Rabi, 42, died on the spot and a teacher of

Madarchar Islamia Furkania Madrasha Zahirul Islam was seriously injured.

Injured Zahirul Islam was admitted to Pacchar Royal Hospital. Afterwards, he was transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital as his condition deteriorated there.

Later, he succumbed to his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital at noon.

Traffic Sergeant of Shibchar Pacchar police outpost Arif Hossain confirmed the incident and said police seized the truck but the truck driver and helper escaped.

Bodies were sent to Madaripur Sadar Hospital morgue for postmortem.

A case was filed in this connection.