How Did 4 People Die, Including a Family of 3, in the Jamalpur Road Crash?
Quick answer: Four people were killed when a truck rammed an auto-rickshaw on the Jamalpur-Dewanganj road at Burunga in Melandaha upazila, Jamalpur, Bangladesh, at about 10:00am on Saturday 7 November 2026. Three of those killed were members of the same family: Morshed Alam, 25, his wife Ikrama, 20, and their eight-month-old daughter Rifa.
Key facts
- What: Truck rammed an auto-rickshaw
- Where: Burunga, Melandaha upazila, Jamalpur district, Bangladesh, on the Jamalpur-Dewanganj road
- When: About 10:00am on Saturday 7 November 2026
- Reported toll: 4 killed, 2 injured
- Source: The Business Standard (UNB), 7 November 2026
What happened
A truck coming from Shimultoli towards Jamalpur rammed an auto-rickshaw at Burunga on the Jamalpur-Dewanganj road at about 10:00am. Three people died at the scene, and two others were injured.
The fourth person to die, Likhon, 45, died on the way to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital after being referred there for treatment.
Who was killed
Three of the four people killed were members of the same family, from Islampur in Jamalpur district. Morshed Alam, 25, his wife Ikrama, 20, and their eight-month-old daughter Rifa all died in the crash.
The fourth person killed was Likhon, 45, the son of Barkatullah from Melandaha upazila. He was among the injured taken to hospital and died while being taken to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital.
Rescue and medical response
The two injured people were first taken to Melandaha Upazila Health Complex. From there, they were referred to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital for further treatment.
Likhon was one of those referred onward, but he died on the way to the hospital in Mymensingh.
What police said and what happens next
ATM Mahmudul Haque, officer-in-charge of Melandaha Police Station, confirmed the details of the crash and the deaths. Local people seized the truck after the crash and caught the driver as he tried to flee.
Police are expected to take further action against the driver, and the injured passengers who were referred to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital will continue to receive treatment there.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Jamalpur road crash?
Four people died. Three died at the scene and a fourth, Likhon, 45, died on the way to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital.
Who were the family members killed?
Morshed Alam, 25, his wife Ikrama, 20, and their eight-month-old daughter Rifa, all from Islampur in Jamalpur district.
Where and when did the crash happen?
At Burunga in Melandaha upazila, Jamalpur, on the Jamalpur-Dewanganj road, at about 10:00am on Saturday 7 November 2026.
What vehicles were involved?
A truck coming from Shimultoli towards Jamalpur and an auto-rickshaw. The truck rammed the auto-rickshaw, according to police.
What happened to the truck driver?
Local people seized the truck after the crash and caught the driver as he tried to flee, according to Melandaha police.
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