At least one person was killed and three others injured when a car crashed into a police van at the capital’s Shahinbag on the eastern side of Mohakhali flyover on the early hours of Friday.
The deceased was identified as Mustakim Hussain, 28, who was riding on the front seat of the private car during the accident. Two Ansar members, Forkan and Razzak, and a policeman Abul Hossain also sustained injuries during the crash.
Police also detained the driver of the private car, Jannati Hossain, 22, who was on her way to Dhanmondi from Uttara with her business partner Mustakim.
Tejgaon police station Office-in-Charge Mahazaharul Islam, of said “She [Jannati] was driving her car recklessly. On the eastern side of the Mohakhali flyover bridge, the car slammed into a police van which was patrolling the area.”
“Following the crash, police and locals rushed Mustakim to Aisha Memorial Hospital where on-duty doctor declared him dead. Jannati, also received injuries,” he added.
A case has been filed in this regard with Tejgaon police.