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16 students, teacher injured by lightning flash and thunder in Khagrachhari

Published : Monday, 9 November, 2026 at 7:09 PM

Observer Online Report

At least 16 students and an assistant teacher were injured after a lightning strike caused a loud thunderclap and bright flash, triggering panic at Lamkupara Government Primary School in Ramgarh upazila of Khagrachhari on Monday (November 9).

The incident occurred around 3:50PM when lightning struck a tree beside the school's fourth-grade classroom. The injured were taken to Ramgarh Upazila Health Complex, where they received initial treatment.

According to school sources, regular classes were underway when the lightning struck the tree outside the fourth-grade classroom, creating panic among teachers and students. The fourth-grade students were particularly affected by the loud sound and flash.

Assistant teacher Shahana Afroze and 16 students of the class sustained injuries in the incident.

Headteacher Nilufa Yasmin said teachers and students were frightened by the sudden loud thunderclap during classes. As the lightning struck near the fourth-grade classroom, the teacher and 16 students experienced effects in different parts of their bodies.

With the help of local residents, the injured were quickly taken to the upazila health complex for treatment.

Dr Anta Barua, an on-duty physician at Ramgarh Upazila Health Complex, said some of the injured had temporarily experienced numbness in different parts of their bodies due to the loud sound and flash.

However, their conditions improved after initial treatment. As their physical conditions were normal, they were discharged and advised to rest at home.

The incident triggered panic among teachers, students and guardians. However, no major physical complications were reported after the injured received prompt medical attention.

- MaT

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