1 killed, 30 injured in lightning strike

  • | Thursday | 13th September, 2018

SHILLONG: One person was killed and 30 others injured when lightning struck them in Meghalayas West Garo Hills district, police said Wednesday. Witnesses said lightning struck a tree near the ground and the deceased was among those taking shelter under it. Quoting police information, Singh said 14 people had come for treatment a the Phulbari public health centre and two were admitted for burn injuries while the others were let out after first aid. The incident took place at Gimegre Songma village of the district on Tuesday around 4 pm during a football match, they said.District deputy commissioner Ram Singh said 22 year-old Rickcheng A Sangma of the village died on the spot.

SHILLONG: One person was killed and 30 others injured when lightning struck them in Meghalayas West Garo Hills district, police said Wednesday. The incident took place at Gimegre Songma village of the district on Tuesday around 4 pm during a football match, they said.District deputy commissioner Ram Singh said 22 year-old Rickcheng A Sangma of the village died on the spot. Quoting police information, Singh said 14 people had come for treatment a the Phulbari public health centre and two were admitted for burn injuries while the others were let out after first aid. Witnesses said lightning struck a tree near the ground and the deceased was among those taking shelter under it.

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