BRAHMANBARIA: Two people were killed as lightning struck them during heavy rainfall at Nasirnagar upazila of the district on Wednesday noon.
The deceased were identified as Happy Begum, 14, daughter of a late Farid Uddin, resident of Dhantulia village and Surat Ali, 33, son of a Tazu Mia, resident of Chhediarkandi of Chatalpar union.
Local source said Happy Begum was killed as lightning struck her while working at the premises of their home, leaving her dead on the spot.
Meanwhile, Surat Ali was injured critically as lightning struck him while going to the bazaar later succumbed to his injuries there after sometime.
Chatalpar Union Parishad Chairman Sheikh Abdul Ahad confirmed the matter to banglanews.
BDST: 1625 HRS, MAY 28, 2014