Three people, including a father and his son, were killed and eight others injured when a shallow-engine run human hauler(locally known as Bhotbhoti) overturned in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj on Wednesday night.
The deceased were identified as Aisuddin and his son Shariful Islam,from Jhabubazar area of Kansat Union in Shibganj upazila, and Abdul Hamid of Shibnarayanpur village.
Police said the victims were returning home after selling cattle at Sonai Chandi cattle market in Nachole.
When the vehicle reached the Pushkuni area on the Chaudala-Kansat road , its driver lost control and it plunged into a roadside ditch, leaving Aisuddin dead on the spot.
Locals rescued the injured and took them to Shibganj Upazila Health Complex, where on-duty doctor declared Shariful Islam and Abdul Hamid dead.
Of the eight injured, five were referred to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.
Additional Superintendent of Chapainawabganj Police ANM Wasim Firoz said police recovered the bodies after being informed.
Legal action is being taken, he said.