Six killed by thudding while fishing in Pabna
Graphics: Agamir Somoy
Six people were killed by thudding while fishing in a wetland in the Malanchi area of Pabna Sadar Upazila. At least five others were injured in the incident.
The accident occurred at Sonapatila Beel in the upazila on Friday afternoon.
According to police and local sources, several local residents were fishing at Sonapatila Beel in the afternoon when sudden rain and lightning began. Six people died at the scene and five others were injured.
Local residents rescued the injured and took them to Pabna General Hospital. They have been admitted and are receiving treatment there. According to doctors, two of the injured are in critical condition.
Officer-in-Charge of Pabna Sadar Police Station Tarikul Islam said six people died at the scene after being struck by lightning while fishing in the wetland.
He said police had been sent to the scene and the hospital after receiving the news. Authorities are trying to establish the full identities of the deceased and injured.
