Publish: 19:04, 11 Oct, 2022

Lightning strike kills 5 in Rangpur

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Lightning strike kills 5 in Rangpur

A lightning strike killed five workers at a brick kiln at Kabilpur union of Pirganj Upazila in Rangpur on Tuesday afternoon.

The incident occurred while they were working at the brick kiln around 3:30 pm.

Kabilpur Union Parishad chairman Robiul Islam confirmed the matter.

The identity of the deceased could not be known immediately. However, they are the residents of Sadullapur Upazila, he added.

Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul

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