Trucks runs over street child in the capital

A street child was killed when a truck hit him at the capital's Naya Paltan. 

The deceased has been identified as Babu (15). 

The accident took place around 12:30 pm on Wednesday. He was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) where doctors declared him dead. 

Paltan Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Abdul Jalil said Babu was hit by a truck while crossing the road in front of Hotel Midway in Naya Paltan at night. 

People in the area informed the police after seeing the boy critically injured. He was later taken to hospital.

The SI added that the truck fled after the accident. Attempts are being made to identify the vehicle.