Two motorcyclists were killed in a road accident in front of New Market adjacent to Savar Bazar bus-stand area on the Dhaka-Aricha highway here last night.
The deceased were identified as Nayeem, 30, and Jubayer, 32. Both were residents of Savar Bank Colony.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Savar Model Police Station said the accident occurred when a speedy truck hit a motorcycle from behind as it was moving towards Savar Bazar bus-stand, leaving rider Nayeem dead and injuring co-rider Jubayer on the spot.
Later, critically wounded Jabayer was rushed to Enam Medical College Hospital where
he succumbed to his injuries,
he said.
"The victims hailed from Rajbari district and reportedly involved with cloth business," the OC said, adding that a case was filed in this regard.
