Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Four people were killed and 10 others injured when a Barishal-bound bus of Hanif Paribahan from Dhaka collided with a truck near the Surjanagar bus stand in Shibchar upazila of Madaripur on Thursday.

The accident occurred near the Daopara area of the Dhaka-Bhanga highway around 8:00 pm on Thursday.

Shibchar Upazila official Abdullah Al Mamun confirmed the matter, reports UNB.

The injured have been sent to Dhaka Medical Hospital and other local hospitals for treatment, he said.

Mohammad Shakil, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Shibchar Highway Police Station, said two people died on the spot and two others died on the way to the hospital.

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