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.
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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.
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Fortunately, their 9-year-old son, Ramjan Mia, sustained only minor injuries.
OC Mahbubur Rahman stated that the body was handed over to the family following the legal procedures.