Two ninth-grade students were killed and another was seriously injured after their motorcycle lost control and crashed into a roadside tree in Boda upazila on Thursday (November 12) morning.
The accident occurred in Shahapara village under Chandanbari union while the victims were returning after private tuition.
The deceased were identified as Saimon Islam Sadik, 16, son of Ataur Rahman from Volabosunia village, and Redwanul Hossain Rahat, 18, son of Mizanur Rahman from Fulbari village. The injured teenager is Fazle Rabbi Shah, 17, son of Abu Shah from Shahapara village. All three were ninth-grade students at Sakoa Jamilatun Nesa Fazil Madrasa.
According to local sources, the three friends were heading towards a friend's house on a single motorcycle after their studies. Upon reaching the Shahapara area, the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to slam violently into a large roadside tree. Saimon and Rahat died on the spot.
Local residents rescued the victims and rushed them to the Boda Upazila Health Complex, where the on-duty physician declared Saimon and Rahat dead. Fazle Rabbi was transferred to Thakurgaon Sadar Hospital in critical condition for advanced medical care.
Dr. Sadman Sakib, a medical officer at the Boda Upazila Health Complex, stated that two students were brought in dead, while the third was shifted to Thakurgaon in critical condition.
Boda Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Sohel Rana confirmed the incident, adding that the bodies will be handed over to their families after completion of inquest procedures.
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