Bandarban, Jan 18 (V7N) — A tragic road accident claimed the lives of three motorcycle riders in the Tarabonia Chara Battali area of Chaikshang Union No. 2 in Alikadam Upazila, Bandarban, on Saturday afternoon.
The victims, identified as Belal Uddin (35), Syed Akbar (34), and Minhaj (35), were all residents of Alikadam.
According to locals, the accident occurred when a dumper truck traveling from Alikadam to Chakaria in Cox's Bazar collided head-on with a motorcycle carrying three riders heading towards Alikadam. The impact of the collision was so severe that all three riders died instantly.
Alikadam Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mirza Zahir Uddin confirmed the incident, stating, "Police have been dispatched to the scene, and the truck involved in the accident has been seized. Further investigations are underway."
This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenges of road safety in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent such devastating accidents.
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