Woman dies as train hits her in Lalmonirhat

LALMONIRHAT, Apr 24 (UNB): A woman died after being hit by a train in the Khanpara Harishova Bazar area at Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat on Wednesday.

The deceased was identified as Mamta Begum (40) of Dhabalsuti village of the upazila.

Abu Saeed Chowdhury, officer-in-charge (OC) of Patgram thana, confirmed the matter.

According to locals, Mamata, who was deaf, was walking along the railway line. At that time, the Burimari-bound local train leaving from Parbatipur hit her, killing her on the spot.