70-year-old pedestrian killed by municipal excavator in Gazipur

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A 70-year-old pedestrian was killed after being run over by an excavator operated by Sreepur Municipality in Gazipur on Saturday.

The deceased, Majnu Munshi of Bhangnahati village, was hit around 11:30 AMin the Kachabazar area of Sreepur town while a weekly cleanliness drive was underway.

Witnesses said Majnu had gone to the market for shopping when he suddenly fell in front of the excavator as it was moving towards the area. The driver attempted to stop the machine but could not prevent the accident, and Majnu’s leg was crushed under its wheel.

He was taken to Sreepur Upazila Health Complex, where he died around 4:00 PMwhile receiving treatment.

Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Shafiqul Islam said Majnu had suffered a leg injury and later died after experiencing cardiac arrest.

Sreepur Police Station OC Mohammad Shahinur Alam said legal action would be taken if a complaint was filed.

UNO Nahid Bhuiyan, who was present near the scene during the cleanliness drive, said the municipal authorities would investigate the driver’s role and take necessary action.

He also said authorities would take steps to ensure the future of Majnu’s only daughter.