JASHORE, July 20, 2026 (BSS) - Two motorcycle riders were killed and another seriously injured in a head-on collision between a tractor and a motorcycle in Sharsha upazila of the district on Monday morning.

The accident occurred around 6.00 am in Salam Mor area under Goga union of the upazila.

The deceased were identified as Nahid, 40, son of Jahangir Bhandari of Sujalpur village in Jashore Sadar upazila and Usha, 30, son of Jamat Ali of Balunda village under Benapole Port Police Station.

According to local residents and police, the motorcycle, carrying three riders, was travelling towards Rudrapur in Sharsha when it collided head-on with a tractor on the Rudrapur-Goga road. Two riders died on the spot. 

Locals rescued another rider, who sustained critical injuries, and rushed him to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Police recovered the bodies after being informed of the incident.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) Shamimul Islam of Sharsha Police Station confirmed the matter, saying that legal proceedings are underway.