Three minors among five killed by lightning in Odisha

Three minors were among the five persons who were killed in lightning strikes in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj and Dhenkanal districts on Tuesday.

At least five persons, including three minors, were killed by lightning strikes in separate incidents in Odisha on Tuesday. The first incident was reported from Baghuasole village under Chandua police limits in Mayurbhanj district. Three minors, including two boys aged 15 and a girl aged 12, were playing outdoors in front of their house when it started raining heavily. The sudden downpour was accompanied by lighting.