Dhaka, April 17 -- At least 11 people have died in a road accident in front of the toll gate of Gabkhan bridge in Jhalakathi district, local news portals said.

The accident took place around 1:30 pm on Wednesday a speeding truck ran through several vehicles, including an easy bike, and private car, before plunging into a roadside ditch, UNB reported.

Among the deceased, seven were passengers on the easy bike. The identities of the deceased could not be known immediately. 25 other people were also injured in the accident.

Shafiqul Islam, officer-in-charge of Jhalakathi Sadar Police Station, the truck ploughed through at least ten vehicles standing in front of the toll gate.

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