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Lightning Strike Kills Mother, Injures Child in Bihar's Bakhtiyarpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 29 Jun 2026, 11:31 AM
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A 25-year-old woman died and her child was injured after being struck by lightning in Ghagh village of Bakhtiyarpur, Patna district, early Monday morning. Family members alleged delayed assistance from emergency services.
A tragic incident occurred in Ghagh village of Bakhtiyarpur, Patna district, where lightning struck early Monday morning. The lightning strike resulted in the death of 25-year-old Rani Devi. Her child sustained injuries in the same incident.
Following the incident, the family of the deceased woman has raised concerns regarding the response time of emergency services. They have alleged that timely assistance was not provided by Dial-112.
The event highlights the dangers of severe weather phenomena and the critical need for prompt emergency response in rural areas.
Following the incident, the family of the deceased woman has raised concerns regarding the response time of emergency services. They have alleged that timely assistance was not provided by Dial-112.
The event highlights the dangers of severe weather phenomena and the critical need for prompt emergency response in rural areas.