Article: 2 electrocuted, 3 injured in lightning in Nilphamari.

Nilphamari, Apr 18 (UNB) - Two siblings were electrocuted while three others sustained injuries in lightning during a storm in the district early today (Saturday).

Police and witnesses said Hamidul Islam, 40, and his younger brother Habul Mia, 35, died instantly when an electric wire snapped and fell on them during the storm at Chikonmati village in Domar upazila at about 5am.

Habul's wife Moyna Begum was also injured critically as she tried to save them. She was rushed to the local health complex.

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