A schoolboy was killed after being hit by a drum truck at Pateshwari Bazar in Bhurungamari upazila of Kurigram district on Thursday evening.

The deceased was identified as Ashik, 14, son of Shahidul Islam from Gochidanga village of Paikerchora union. Ashik was a Class VIII student of a local school.

According to locals, Ashik went to the market by bicycle in the afternoon.

While returning home, a speeding drum truck heading towards Bhurungamari ran him over and fled the scene, leaving him dead on the spot.

Bhurungamari Police Station officer-in-charge (OC) Al Helal Mahmud confirmed the incident and said that the body has been handed over to the family. Legal action will be taken after investigation.