Two young motorcyclists, who were maternal uncle and cousin, were killed and another injured when a sand-laden truck ran over them in Boalmari upazila of Faridpur on Friday (May 30). The tragic incident occurred around 5 PM in front of Kadirdi College on the Boalmari Majhkandi-Bhatiapara regional highway.
The deceased were identified as Rabiul Sheikh (21) and Sabuj Sheikh (20), both residents of Mirzakandi village in Madhukhali upazila. A third friend riding with them was also injured, but his identity remains unknown.
According to witnesses, the trio lost control of their motorcycle and collided with a parked auto-rickshaw. As they fell onto the road, a sand-loaded truck approaching from behind ran them over. Rabiul died on the spot, while Sabuj succumbed to his injuries at the National Paraplegic Hospital in Dhaka.
Boalmari Police have seized the truck involved and confirmed that legal proceedings are underway.
