2 killed, 20 injured in Sylhet road accident

Police and witnesses said the accident took place at Chengripul at about 11:00am when the driver of the minibus, carrying a bridal party, lost his control over steering, killing two, including the minibus helper on the spot.

The deceased were identified as helper Saynul Islam, 25, and Koysor Ahmed,15.

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On information, police rushed to the spot, rescued the injured and sent them to the Sylhet Osmani Medical College Hospital and Bianibazar Hospital.

The bodies were sent to morgue for autopsy.

Meanwhile, Abul Hasem, 30, joint convenor of Goainghat Jubo League, who suffered serious injuries in a road mishap on September 30, died at Sylhet Osmani Hospital on Wednesday night.