Rajshahi: Two motorcyclists were killed as a truck hit their vehicle on Rajshahi-Dhaka highway in Tarapur area of Puthia upazila on Sunday morning, reports the UNB.

The deceased were identified as Emon Ali, son of Jeker Ali, resident of Boiragipara area and Sujon Islam, 26, son of Nazrul Islam, resident of Tokipur area of Rajshahi city.

Sub-inspector Mostafizur Rahman of Poba Highway Police outpost said a Natore-bound goods-laden truck hit the motorcycle around 8am, leaving Emon dead on the spot and Sujon critically injured.

The injured was taken to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital where doctors declared him dead.