6 Students Hospitalised After Lightning Near Jharkhand School: Police
NDTV
Jharkhand: Out of six, two students fell unconscious after the strike. They were referred to Bokaro General Hospital (BGH).
At least six students were injured following a lightning strike near a government school in Jharkhand's Bokaro district on Saturday, an official said.
The incident took place near Bandhdih Middle School in Jaridih block of the district around 12.24 pm when classes were going on, the official said.
“There were 250 students in the school when the lightning struck near the school boundary. At least 50 students complained of complications following the incident. Six students, who were a little serious, were admitted to hospitals,” Jaridih block development officer (BDO) Ujwal Kumar Soren told PTI.
Out of six, two students fell unconscious after the strike. They were referred to Bokaro General Hospital (BGH), he said.