Lightning kills 1in Nilphamari
One person was killed and 10 others were injured after being struck by thunderbolt in two villages in Kishoreganj upazila yesterday.
Kalamai,48, wife and wife of Kalta Mamud of Durakuti village in Bahagli union died on the spot after being struck by thunderbolt at noon, Kishoreganj hospital and local people said.
Seven others named Rezia Begam,30, Kulson,25, Tahmina,22, Jesmin, 30, Helanch,17, Nirbishi,24, and Dubri,16, all hailing from the same village were also injured by the lightning.
Three persons were wounded in another incident of lightning at Pushna village of Goragram union in the same upazila They are Shushil Chaudra,20, Bhadu,22, and Nupur Chandra,20. It was drizzling when the incident occurred.
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