Shawdesh Desk:

At least 497 people were killed and 747 others were injured in 415 road accidents across the country in November, said a report published by the Passenger Welfare Association of Bangladesh on Tuesday.

During the time, 38.63 per cent or 192 people were killed and 14.86 per cent or 111 people were injured in 40.24 per cent or 167 motorcycle related crashes.

During the period, 79 people were killed and 43 others were injured in 64 railways accidents while six people were killed

25 were injured and two remained missing in 7 accidents on waterways.

The PWAB launched the monthly report based on media reports on Tuesday, according to a press release.

Among the fatal victims, the highest 188 people were transport workers, including drivers, followed by 105 pedestrians, 45 students, 13 teachers and eight political leaders and activists.

Twenty-seven children became fatal road crash victims in November.