Timber trader killed, three injured in head-on motorcycle collision in Gafargaon, Mymensingh
A timber trader named Zahirul Islam, 27, was killed in a head-on collision between two motorcycles in the Dugachia Bazar area of Gafargaon upazila in Mymensingh. The accident happened at around 7:30pm on Friday and left three other people injured.
The deceased, Zahirul Islam, was the son of Jalal Uddin of Digirpar area in Gafargaon upazila. He was a timber trader at the local Galakata Bazar.
Police and local sources said four people were injured when the two motorcycles collided head-on in the Dugachia area. Local people rescued them and took them to the Gafargaon Upazila Health Complex.
As Zahirul Islam's condition was critical, he was quickly sent to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital. He died at Balipara area before reaching the hospital, however.
The rider of the other motorcycle, Elias, and his two friends Rakib and Sajal received first aid at the upazila health complex. They were later also sent to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital.
Inspector Md Mashiur Rahman of Gafargaon Police Station said police went to the scene on receiving news of the accident, recovered the two motorcycles involved and took them into custody at the station.
