A 35-year-old CNG run-autorickshaw driver was crushed under the wheels of a train in Lalamatia area of the Sylhet city on Tuesday afternoon.
The deceased—Ali Hossain, was son of Abdul Khaleq of Paschim Bilerbon village under Zakiganj upazila.
Majedul Islam, sub inspector of Government Railway Police (GRP) in Sylhet, said the accident happened around 3pm when the speeding Sylhet-bound train ‘Surma Mail’ crashed into the autorickshaw driven by Ali while it was crossing the Lalmatia Rail Line under Mogla Bazar police station, leaving him dead on the spot.
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On information, members of the GRP rushed to the spot and recovered the body, he said.
The body will be handed over to the victim’s family after completing the legal procedure, he added.