Six people were killed and at least five others were injured after being struck by lightning while fishing in a wetland (Beel) in the Malanchi area of Pabna Sadar Upazila.
The incident occurred on Friday afternoon at the Sonapatila wetland in the upazila.
According to police and local sources, several local residents were fishing in the Sonapatila wetland when rain and lightning suddenly began. Six people died on the spot, and five others sustained injuries.
Locals rescued the injured and transported them to Pabna General Hospital, where they have been admitted for treatment. According to medical staff, the condition of two of the injured is critical.
Tarikul Islam, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Pabna Sadar Police Station, confirmed that six individuals died on the spot due to a lightning strike while fishing. Police have been dispatched to both the scene and the hospital. Efforts are underway to ascertain the identities of the victims and the injured.