Brahmanbaria, Oct. 2 -- A man was killed and his wife seriously injured after being struck by lightning in Nabinagar upazila of Brahmanbaria on Thursday afternoon.

The incident took place at their home in Moktarampur Kandapara village while they were working outside.

The deceased was identified as Nazr Ali Mia, 50.

Locals rushed them to Salimganj Oliur Rahman General Hospital, where doctors declared Nazr Ali dead.

His wife received initial treatment and was sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced care. Doctors said her condition is critical.

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Witnesses said the couple fell to the ground immediately after the lightning struck.

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