1,026 killed in motorcycle accidents in last 10 months

At least 1,026 people were killed in 1,011 motorcycle accidents in the country from January to October this year.

Besides, 417people were injured in similar accidents in the same time period, Road Safety Foundation said as per data based on reports in seven national dailies, five online news portals and different electronic media.

Of the dead, 724 were aged between 15 and 40. The victims include 36 teachers and 308 students.

At least 124 pedestrians were killed, accounting for 12.07 percent of the total fatalities.