Three motorcyclists were killed in an accident while competing with one another at Sadar upazila in Kushtia on Friday night. 

The accident occurred at about 9pm near Bottola ansar camp on the Kushtia-Khulna road.

The deceased were Farruq Mistri, 22, son of Riaz Kabir, Rahul, 22, son of Mnwar Hossain; and Jewel, 21, son of Khalek. They hailed from Sadar upazila.

Critically injured Biplob Hossain, 24, is undergoing treatment at Kushtia General Hospital.

Kushtia Highway police OC Idris Ali confirmed the matter.

He said the four youths riding on two bikes met the tragic accident while racing. They suddenly lost control and fell on the ground from their vehicles. At that time, a running lorry ran over them, leaving three dead on the spot and one critically injured, the OC added.

BDST: 1302 HRS, SEP 10, 2022
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