Two motorcyclists die in Rajshahi road crash

RAJSHAHI, Nov 04 (UNB): Two motorcyclists died after a truck hit their vehicle on Rajshahi-Dhaka highway in Tarapur area of Puthia upazila on Sunday morning.

The deceased were identified as Emon Ali, son of Jeker Ali, resident of Boiragipara area and Sujon Islam, 26, son of Nazrul Islam, resident of Tokipur area of Rajshahi city.

Sub-inspector Mostafizur Rahman of Poba Highway Police outpost said a Natore-bound goods-laden truck hit the motorcycle at around 8am, leaving Emon dead on the spot and Sujon critically injured.