Three cattle traders have been killed after a truck overturned and fell into a roadside ditch on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway.
The incident was reported around 6am on Wednesday (Jul 31) from Chiwra area in Cumilla’s Chauddagram Upazila, said police.
The deceased have been identified as Khokon Mia, 40, Samiul Islam, 45 and Anowar Hossain 42.
“The Chattogram-bound cattle laden truck overturned after the driver lost control of the vehicle at Chiwra area. The three cattle trader died on the spot. In addition, six cows were also killed in the accident,” said Chauddagram Mia Bazar highway police camp incharge Abul Kalam.
“Police have rescued the injured and sent them to hospital,” said Kalam.