Lucknow, Jul 1 (PTI) Five people were killed and one injured after being struck by lightning in the state, a UP government statement said on Wednesday.

According to it, one person each died Allahabad, Ayodhya, Mau, Ballia and Basti. The injured belonged to Basti district.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the deaths and directed district magistrates to provide a financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh to the kin of each of the deceased, the statement said.

He also directed to ensure medical treatment of the injured person.

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