Two children died and two others injured after being struck by lightning in separate areas of Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj district on Thursday (April 27) noon.

The deceased were identified as Shaheen Ali, 13, son of Abdul Kader and Asim, 12, son of Harun Ali of Gopalnagar village.

The injured are Nayon, 13, and Sarowar, 15, residents of Lachhmanpur area of the upazila.

Chowdhury Jobayer Ahmad, officer-in-charge of Shibgang police station confirmed the matter. 

He said lightning struck Gopalnagar and Shaytnagar areas at the same time, leaving the duo dead on the spot and the rest injured while they were working in mango orchards.

BDST: 2053 HRS, APRIL 27, 2023
MSK