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Lightning strike in Munshiganj kills woman, injures husband and son

Greenwatch Desk Disasters 2024-10-18, 6:19pm

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A woman died, and her husband and son were injured in a lightning strike in Gazaria Upazila of Munshiganj on Friday.


The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Halima Begum, the wife of 70-year-old Abdul Hannan.

Abdul Hannan is currently receiving treatment at Gazaria Health Complex, said Mahbubur Rahman, Officer-in-Charge of Gazaria Police Station.

Locals reported that Halima and her husband were working on their land near their home during a light rain when a sudden thunderbolt struck, causing serious injuries to both. They were quickly rescued and taken to Gazaria Health Complex, where doctors declared Halima dead. Abdul Hannan was admitted for treatment.

Fortunately, their 9-year-old son, Ramjan Mia, sustained only minor injuries, reports UNB.

OC Mahbubur Rahman stated that the body was handed over to the family following the legal procedures.