DHANUSHA, Two youths, aged 16 and 18, lost their lives in a motorcycle accident in Thilla, Sabaila Municipality-8, last night.

According to police, the motorcycle lost control, leading to the fatal crash.

The deceased have been identified as 18-year-old Aman Ray, a resident of Sabaila-8, who was riding the motorcycle, and 16-year-old Angaj Kumar Ray of Jogiara, Bideh Municipality-7, who was riding pillion.

Both sustained critical injuries in the accident and died while undergoing treatment at the Provincial Hospital in Janakpur.

Police said an investigation into the cause of the accident is currently underway.