5 killed in Gopalganj train accident

At least five workers were killed as a train rammed a locally-made three-wheeler at a crossing in Kashiani upazila, Gopalganj Thursday night, the fire service said.

The identity of the deceased could not be immediately confirmed, Gopalganj Fire Service Deputy Assistant Director Abul Kalam Azad said.

Fourteen workers, all passengers of the three-wheeler, were returning home from their workplace.

When the vehicle was passing through the rail crossing at Katamdarasto, Tungipara Express hit the three-wheeler, leaving five workers dead on the spot and injuring five others at 9pm.

The injured were admitted to upazila health complex, reports UNB.