A man and his son riding a bicycle died after being hit by a truck in Nakla upazila of Sherpur on Tuesday morning, reports UNB.
The deceased are Hanif Mia, 42, a farmer, and his son, Piyash, 11, a student of Class V, residents of Kalapara village under the upazila.
According to police, the accident occurred around 7:30 am as Hanif was taking Piyash to school.
"The Sherpur-bound speeding truck hit the bicycle from behind near Rais Uddin Academy," said Mushfiqur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Nakla Police Station.
Hanif died on the spot, while Piyash succumbed to his injuries at Mymensingh Medical College and Hospital, said the police official.
A case was filed in this regard.
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