Two auto rice mill workers died after a Mohanganj Express train struck them near Challisha Railway Station. Photo : BSS

NETROKONA, Jan 11, 2026 (BSS) - Two workers of an auto rice mill were killed after being hit by a train in the Challisha area of Sadar upazila here on Saturday evening.

The accident occurred near Challisha Railway Station around 6:30 pm when the intercity train 'Mohanganj Express' hit them while they were walking along the railway line.

The deceased were identified as Russell Islam, 25, son of Lutfar Rahman of Malizakanda village in Jhenaigati upazila of Sherpur district and Akash Roy, 24, son of Santosh Roy of Chhotobaul village in Chirirbandar upazila of Dinajpur district.

They were walking along the railway track when, on their return, a speeding train hit them, throwing them off the track and causing severe head and body injuries.

Local residents rescued and sent them to Netrokona Sadar Hospital where the on-duty physician declared them dead.

Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Al Mamun Sarkar confirmed the incident.