Two killed in lightning

Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 21:40 [IST]

Barwani, MP, Sep 13 (UNI) Two people, including a woman, died and five were injured when lightning struck them this morning at Jalkheda village in this district, police said.

The deceased were identified as Shivram (30) and Rayja Bai (50).

The injured, including three women and a child, were admitted to hospital in Palsood. Their condition was stated to be stable.

All the affected belonged to one family.

Earlier, lightning had struck two people dead in this district yesterday.

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