Two youths tragically lost their lives in a road accident that occurred in the Sabouspara central graveyard area on Debiganj-Voulaganj Paka Road, under Debiganj upazila of the district, on Thursday night around 9 pm.
 
The deceased have been identified as Pouspo Deb, 25, son of Dipen, and Sujon, 18, son of Ajit Kumar. Both hailed from Proundipara village in Debiganj upazila.
 
According to eyewitnesses, the accident took place when a motorcycle collided head-on with a Mahindra Tractor in the area around 9 pm. The motorcycle then veered off the road and fell into a roadside ditch as the rider lost control of the steering. Tragically, Sujon died on the spot, while his co-rider Pouspo sustained critical injuries.
 
The injured individual was rushed to Debiganj Health Complex, but due to the severity of his condition, he was referred to Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RMCH). Sadly, Pouspo Deb succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital.
 
Police have seized the Mahindra tractor involved in the accident. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Debiganj Thana, Iftekarul Mokkadem, confirmed the incident.
 
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