India News | 3 Killed in Lightning Strikes in UP's Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur, Jun 23 (PTI) Three people were killed after being struck by lightning during heavy rainfall here on Monday, officials said.

Rakesh Paswan, a mechanic, was walking near a bridge in Bela village when lightning struck him. He died shortly after being brought to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Pipraich.

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In another incident, 45-year-old Navminath Sharma, a resident of Pipraich, also lost his life in a lightning strike.

Usman Ansari, 52, a resident of Phulwaria village in Chauri Chaura, died when lightning struck him in the morning, while six others suffered burn injuries and are currently undergoing treatment.

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