Two, Including Footballer, Killed in Lightning Strike
Two persons, including a football player, were today killed and 10 spectators injured after lightning struck them during a match in Simdega district, a police officer said.
Simdega (Jharkhand), Aug 13 (PT) Two persons, including a football player, were today killed and 10 spectators injured after lightning struck them during a match in Simdega district, a police officer said.
The incident occurred at Parva village under Jaldaga police station of the district when rain accompanied by thunder struck the area, killing a football player and a spectator on the spot and injuring 10 others, SP Sanjeev Kumar said.
The injured were rushed to nearby health centre for treatment, he added.
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