Two people were riding a motorcycle on Soanierana road when the bike hit a power pole. The male driver died instantly. His passenger was seriously injured, with a fractured leg according to witnesses. The injured victim was rushed to the hospital while the deceased was covered with cloth at the accident scene. A second incident occurred on the Bypass Amoronakona where a speeding vehicle struck two people. One died immediately while the other was taken to hospital for emergency treatment. According to witnesses, the vehicle fled the scene right after the accident. Nearby motorcyclists attempted to chase the vehicle but failed to catch it. The deceased was a young man around 20 years old. His body was identified yesterday to notify his family. He was taken to Ambohimangakely hospital. Police opened an investigation into the incident. The search for the vehicle owner is underway to determine whether this was an accident or a hit-and-run. Meanwhile, charges such as reckless endangerment are being considered under criminal law following the incident. D.R