A farmer was crushed to death at Shreeballabpur village in Sadar South Upazila on Friday morning. The deceased was identified as Solaman, 32, son of Arshaf Ali of the village.

Cumilla Railway Station In-charge Misbahul Alam Chowdhury said a Noakhali-bound train, ‘Upukol Express’, hit the man while passing the level-crossing around 8am, killing him on the spot.

Police have recovered the body.