Three people, including a driver, were killed early Thursday (November 12) when a postal department covered van rammed into the back of a stationary, stone-laden truck on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj.

The accident occurred at around 2:30 AM in the Kausarnagar area of Noapara under the upazila.

The deceased were identified as covered van driver Jasim, 40, son of the late Khayruddin from Adampur village in Moulvibazar`s Kamalganj upazila; Md Mojnu Mia, 54, son of Mainuddin Mia from Kakjor village in Manikganj`s Ghior upazila; and Md Ripon Mia, 23, son of Santush Shabdakor from Surabi village in Moulvibazar`s Sreemangal upazila.

According to highway police, a Dhaka-bound stone-laden truck had broken down and was parked on the side of the highway in the Noapara Kausarnagar area around 2:00 AM. Shortly afterwards, at approximately 2:30 AM, a medium-sized mail and parcel transport covered van belonging to Bangladesh Post Office traveling in the same direction struck the stalled truck from behind with great force.

The collision left the three occupants of the covered van critically injured. Locals rushed to the scene and assisted police in rescuing the victims, taking them to Madhabpur Upazila Health Complex, where the on-duty physician declared all three dead upon arrival.

Confirming the incident, Madhabpur Highway Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Anisur Rahman stated that highway police promptly responded to the scene and conducted rescue operations. Legal proceedings are currently underway regarding the incident.