Two motorcyclists were killed in an accident on Dhaka-Aricha Highway in Dhamrai area today. The deceased were identified as Sujoy Saha, son of Ashutosh Saha of Shibabalaya upazila, and Abas Saha, son of Jagannath Saha, a resident of Dandabor area of Savar and an HSC examinee of the current year.
According to locals, the accident occurred when the motorcyclists reduced the speed of their bike after seeing a stopped passenger bus in front of them. At the same time, another running bus knocked their motorcycle, resulting in the deaths of both individuals on the spot.
Police rushed to the scene upon being informed and recovered the bodies. A case has been filed with the concerned police station in connection with the incident.
Road accidents are a significant concern in Bangladesh, often resulting from a combination of factors including speeding, inadequate road infrastructure, and lack of enforcement of traffic laws. This tragic incident underscores the need for improved road safety measures to prevent such fatalities.
