Sirajganj: A physically challenged minor boy was killed in a road accident at Purba Khash Kawlia village in Chowhali upazila of Sirajganj on Monday.

The deceased is Sohel Rana, 12, son of Shahidul Islam, a resident of Char Jajuria village of the upazila.

Chowhali police officer-in-charge Mahbubul Alam said the accident took place when a soil-laden tractor knocked down Sohel at about 5:00pm leaving him dead on the spot.

The driver of the tractor managed to flee.

On information, police recovered the body and sent it to Sirajganj Sadar Hospital morgue.

A case was filed in this connection.