Bhola, July 4 (UNB) – The driver of a human-hauler was killed when his vehicle fell into a roadside ditch after one of its tyres deflated in Charfassion upazila this (Wednesday) morning.

The deceased was identified as Baset, aged around 35. Details of the deceased could not be known yet.

Sub-inspector of Charfasson Police Station Sultan Hossain said the human-hauler, tempoo, skidded off the road and plunged into the ditch near Dudu Mia Bridge as its driver lost control over the steering following deflation of the tyre at about 7:30 am, killing Baset on the spot.

On information, police recovered the body and sent it to Bhola Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy.