PIROJPUR, Feb 8, 2024 (BSS) - Two youths were killed and another was injured in a motorcycle accident at Baraibunia Mollabari area in Matibhanga union under Nazirpur upazila of the district today.

The deceased were identified as Swadhin Sheikh, 16, son of Dalim Sheikh of Hoglabunia village and Rahmat Sheikh, 15, son of Mukul Sheikh of East Baniyari village of the upazila. They were students of Baraibunia Secondary School of the area.

The accident occurred when they were going to Patgati area riding a motorbike. On the way, they lost control and hit a roadside electricity pillar around 11am. Swadhin and Dalim died on the spot and another was injured, officer-in-charge (OC) Nazirpur Police Station Md Shah Alam Hawlader said.

Later, the injured was taken to Gopalganj Sadar Hospital, he said.