3 killed in 2 Chattogram road crashes — how did a 13-year-old die on the expressway?

Quick answer: Three people were killed and one was injured in two separate road crashes in Chattogram, Bangladesh, on the afternoon of 9 October 2026. A 13-year-old boy died after being hit by a CNG auto-rickshaw on the elevated expressway, and two people on a motorcycle died when a covered van hit them in Patenga.

Key facts

• What: Two separate road crashes — a pedestrian hit by an auto-rickshaw, and a covered-van–motorcycle collision
• Where: Chattogram elevated expressway near Barik Building, and Outer Ring Road, Patenga, Chattogram, Bangladesh
• When: Afternoon of 9 October 2026 (reported by The Daily Star)
• Reported toll: 3 dead, 1 injured
• Status: Police investigating; the covered van was seized

What happened

In the first crash, a 13-year-old boy was crossing the road on the flyover of the Chattogram elevated expressway near Barik Building when a CNG-run auto-rickshaw hit him. He was taken to Chattogram Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. His identity could not be confirmed immediately. Police said they were investigating why and how the boy had gone onto the expressway.

A passenger in the auto-rickshaw told reporters that the vehicle had been travelling from Lalkhan Bazar towards the EPZ area when the crash happened, and that he had helped take the boy to hospital.

The second crash in Patenga

In the second crash, a covered van hit a motorcycle on the Outer Ring Road in Patenga at around 4:45 pm. Two of the three people on the motorcycle died at the scene, and the third was injured and taken to Chattogram Medical College Hospital.

Police seized the covered van. The identities of the three motorcycle riders could not be confirmed immediately, according to port zone police.

If you travel on routes like this

• On elevated roads and flyovers, never walk or cross where pedestrians are not expected — use footbridges and crossings
• On motorcycles, keep to a safe speed and stay visible to larger vehicles, especially at junctions
• Wear a helmet on every ride, in every seat; helmets reduce the risk of fatal head injury
• In heavy traffic, keep a safe following distance and expect sudden stops
• Know the local emergency number before you travel — our emergency numbers directory covers every country

Frequently asked questions

How many people died in the Chattogram road crashes?

Three people died and one was injured in two separate crashes in Chattogram on the afternoon of 9 October 2026.

How did the 13-year-old boy die in Chattogram?

He was crossing the road on the flyover of the Chattogram elevated expressway near Barik Building when a CNG-run auto-rickshaw hit him. He was taken to Chattogram Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

What happened in the Patenga crash?

A covered van hit a motorcycle carrying three people on the Outer Ring Road in Patenga at around 4:45 pm. Two of the riders died at the scene and the third was injured and taken to hospital. Police seized the covered van.

Were the victims identified?

No. The identities of the boy and the three motorcycle riders could not be confirmed immediately at the time of the initial reports.