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Uttar Pradesh: 2 dead, 3 injured in lightning strike

On Friday evening 60-year-old a resident of Aasna village, died when he was hit by lightning while sitting outside his house, police said.

Hritika Mitra Edited By: Hritika Mitra @MitraHritika Ballia Published on: July 09, 2023 14:18 IST
Uttar Pradesh: 2 dead, 3 injured in lightning strike
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At least three people were killed while two others were injured during lightning strike in several districts of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Sunday. 

Pankaj Singh (33), a resident of Chaurava village, was working in his field on Saturday evening when he was struck by lighting which led to his death, they said.

On Friday evening, Chhabila Yadav (60), a resident of Aasna village, died when he was hit by lightning while sitting outside his house, police said.

In Madhukipur village, three people -- Vimla, Om Prakash and Chhathu -- sustained burn injuries in a lightning strike while they were sowing paddy in a field, they said.

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