Dhaka, May 6 -- Road accidents across Bangladesh killed 404 people and injured 709 others in April, according to a monthly report by the Road Safety Foundation, highlighting persistent safety concerns on the country's roads.

The report documented 463 road crashes during the month. Among the deceased were 53 women and 48 children.

Motorcycles remained the deadliest mode of transport, with 142 crashes causing 113 deaths, accounting for 27.97 percent of total fatalities.

Pedestrians were also heavily affected, with 102 deaths, representing 25.24 percent of total fatalities. In addition, 46 drivers and helpers were killed, making up 11.38 percent.

In the capital Dhaka, 36 road accidents resulted in 24 deaths and 67 injuries.

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