Noakhali Correspondent:

CNG driver died in a head-on collision between a CNG-powered auto-rickshaw and a tractor in Subarnachar, Noakhil. At this time, three CNG passengers were seriously injured.

The name of the deceased CNG driver is Md. Sabuj (52). He is the son of Siraj Molla of Harani Union of Hatia Upazila.

The accident took place in the area adjacent to the fire service office on the Sonapur-Chairmanghat road of Charjubli Union of the upazila around 7:30 pm on Sunday.

The injured are Md. Rajib (40) of Darka village of Karimganj police station of Kishoreganj district, Abul Kashem (45) of Hatiar Bardewal village and Anik Das (42) of Rangamati district.

According to local sources, a CNG-powered auto-rickshaw leaving Chairmanghat of the upazila was heading towards Sonapur of Sadar upazila with passengers. On the way, CNGT reached the area adjacent to Charjabbar Fire Service and collided head-on with a tractor coming from the other side. The CNG fell on the side of the road and got twisted. Three passengers including the CNG driver were seriously injured at the scene. Later, the Upazila Fire Service personnel rescued them and admitted them to the 250-bed Noakhali General Hospital. Later, at around 9:30 pm, CNG driver Subaj died under treatment.

Noakhali General Hospital Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Syed Mohiuddin Abdul Azim confirmed the death of the CNG driver. He said the driver died shortly after being admitted to the hospital.

Charjabbar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Humayon Kabir said that the police visited the scene after receiving the information. The CNG-powered autorickshaw and the tractor were seized and brought to the police station. Later, legal action will be taken in this incident.

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