Jammu, Jun 22 (PTI) One person was killed and four others injured Wednesday when they were struck by lightning in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, officials said.

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The lightning hit a remote village in Dudu-Basantgarh belt, resulting in on-the-spot death of one person and injuries to four others, the officials said.

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They said divisional administration sought the help of Indian Air Force (IAF) authorities for airlifting the injured by a helicopter.

A Police team also traversed a long distance to reach the victims and provided assistance before they were evacuated to hospital by IAF, the officials said.

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