Online Desk: An elderly man was killed as a tractor ran over him in front of Chakdhai Chakladarpara Govt Primary School at Katuli union in Sadar upazila of Tangail district on Friday (January 27) morning.

The incident took place around 10:30 am.

The deceased was identified as Abdul Halim, 80, a resident of Kristonagar village under Hugra union in the upazila.

According to locals and police, a sand laden tractor ran over the elderly man when he was returning home after selling vegetables, leaving him dead on the spot.

Confirming the incident, Kagmari Police outpost in-charge Sheikh Shahinur Rahman said legal action will be taken after investigation.