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4 killed as bus runs over them in Mymensingh

Four garment workers were killed and 15 others injured when a bus ran over them in Mymensingh on Wednesday morning.

The accident took place on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway at Chelerghat area in Trishal upazila around 7:45am. 

Monjurul Islam, Sub Inspector of Trishal Police Station, confirmed the matter to Jago News.

The deceased were identified as Sirajul Islam, son of Saiful Islam of Churkhai area in Mymensingh Sadar upazila, Jesmin Akter, 28, daughter of Atiqul Islam and Liton, 32, son of Motaleb Miah of Kathal village in Trishal upazila. 

Mayeen Uddin, Officer-in-charge of Trishal Police Station, said being informed, police rushed to the spot. The injured were recovered and sent to the hospital.

Mymensingh district fire service station officer Sadiqur Rahman said three people were found dead on the spot. Sixteen injured people were sent to the hospital where one of them died.