Two persons died when a speeding bus hit a motorcycle in Saptari district on Wednesday night.

The police have identified the deceased as Rupesh Chaudhary, 35, and Roshan Chaudhary, 20, of Shambhunath Municipality-2 in the district.

The Chaudhary duo were critically injured during the accident and died while undergoing treatment.

The bus driver has been taken into police custody for investigation.