A man and his five-year-old son were killed and three others injured in a head-on collision between two motorcycles in Kendua upazila of Netrokona on Friday.
The deceased were identified as Mahmudul Haque Shaheen, 46, a deed writer from Amtali village under Dalpa Union of Kendua upazila, and his five-year-old son Rajin Mia.
According to family members, Shaheen was travelling to a relative's house in Madan upazila on a motorcycle with his wife, son Rajin and only daughter when the accident occurred.
The family later received news that their motorcycle had collided head-on with another motorcycle coming from the direction of Kendua.
Upon reaching Kendua Upazila Health Complex, family members found Shaheen and his son dead, while his wife and daughter were injured and left speechless by the tragedy.
Local people said, they heard a loud noise between 11:30 AM and 11:45 AM on Friday. Rushing to the spot, they found that two motorcycles coming from Kendua and Netrokona had collided head-on, leaving five people injured.
The injured were quickly rescued and taken to Kendua Upazila Health Complex, where the attending physician declared Shaheen and his son dead.
Officer-in-Charge of Kendua Police Station Muhammad Tarikul Islam confirmed the incident, describing it as tragic.
He said, the bodies had been handed over to the families as there were no complaints, while the injured were receiving treatment.
"Shaheen had been carrying four people on his motorcycle and urged everyone to remain cautious about road safety" OC added.