Covered van driver killed on Dhaka-Aricha highway crash
A covered van driver killed on Dhaka-Aricha highway after a head-on collision in Dhamrai has been identified as 26-year-old Abubakar Siddique of Netrakona
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Covered Van Driver Killed on Dhaka-Aricha Highway in Dhamrai Crash
Thebangladaily.com – A covered van driver killed on Dhaka-Aricha highway after a head-on collision in Dhamrai has been identified as 26-year-old Abubakar Siddique of Netrakona. The crash took place on Thursday morning in the Srirampur area, police said.
Siddique was driving an Aricha-bound covered van when it collided with a staff bus travelling towards Dhaka. The bus belonged to AKH Eco Apparels, according to highway police.
Driver Dies at Accident Scene
The two vehicles struck each other while travelling from opposite directions on the busy Dhaka-Aricha highway. The covered van was severely damaged in the impact, and Siddique died at the scene before he could be taken for medical treatment.
Fire Service personnel and highway police members responded after the collision. They recovered the body of the covered van driver and began managing the situation on the road.
Mohammad Zainul, an assistant sub-inspector at Golra Highway Police Station, said officers inspected the location and recovered Siddique’s body.
“Efforts were underway to arrest the bus driver.”
Traffic Movement Restored After Vehicles Removed
The covered van driver killed on Dhaka-Aricha highway crash led to temporary disruption of traffic on the route. The highway is an important connection for passengers, workers and goods vehicles moving between Dhaka and areas towards Aricha.
Damaged vehicles occupied part of the roadway after the accident, slowing vehicle movement for a period. Traffic returned to normal after the wrecked bus and covered van were removed from the highway.
Major highway crashes can quickly create congestion, particularly when large commercial vehicles are involved. Emergency responders and police work to secure the scene, recover victims, clear damaged vehicles and restore road movement for commuters and freight transport.
Police Continue Search for Bus Driver
Authorities are continuing efforts to locate the staff bus driver in connection with the fatal collision. No additional details about what caused the head-on crash were immediately available.
The investigation is expected to examine the circumstances that led the bus and covered van to collide in Srirampur. Police action will focus on locating the driver and completing legal procedures related to the death.
The death of Siddique is a loss for his family in Netrakona. Commercial drivers regularly travel long distances on major highways, where alert driving, lane discipline and careful road use remain vital for reducing the risk of serious collisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the Dhaka-Aricha highway accident happen?
The accident occurred in the Srirampur area of Dhamrai, Dhaka, on the Dhaka-Aricha highway.
Who was killed in the crash?
The victim was Abubakar Siddique, 26, a covered van driver and resident of Netrakona.
Which vehicles were involved?
An Aricha-bound covered van and a staff bus of AKH Eco Apparels travelling towards Dhaka were involved in the collision.
Was traffic affected after the crash?
Yes. Traffic movement was temporarily disrupted, but normal movement resumed after the damaged vehicles were removed from the road.
