Three people in Amtali Tea Estate in Bahubal of Habiganj have been killed by lightning, police say.

The dead include brothers Sanjay Ura, 22, and Dipak Ura, 14, and their neighbour, ‘Rajni’, whose age could not be known immediately.

All three were labourers at the tea estate. Another, ‘Biplob’, 14, was injured and rushed to Habiganj Sadar Hospital for treatment.

Confirming the incident, Bahubal OC Mollah Monir Hussain said that tragedy struck in the form of lightning at 8pm on Friday and led to the instant death of the three.

The brothers were at home when the lightning struck, the OC said.