Five die as train hits auto-rickshaw in Tangail

At least five passengers have died after a train hit an autorickshaw at an unguarded level crossing in Tangail.

The accident occurred in Depakandi across the Bhuapur-Tarakandi rail line where the level crossing was left unmanned.

Another three people were injured in the accident that took place at 11:30 am on Wednesday, said Faridul Islam, chief of Bhuapur Police Station, reports bdnews24.com.

Police are yet to identify the dead and the injured, he said, adding the injured were taken to the Bhuapur Upazila Health Complex.