Tragic Lightning Strike Claims Five Lives in Gujarat's Amreli District

A lightning strike killed five people, including three children, in Gujarat's Amreli district. The incident occurred in Ambardi village during a thunderstorm. The victims were returning home when struck by lightning and later declared dead at a hospital.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Amreli | Updated: 19-10-2024 19:47 IST | Created: 19-10-2024 19:47 IST
Tragic Lightning Strike Claims Five Lives in Gujarat's Amreli District
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A devastating lightning strike claimed the lives of five individuals, including three children, in Gujarat's Amreli district, officials reported on Saturday evening.

The tragic incident occurred around 6 pm in Ambardi village during severe weather conditions, according to a Damnagar police station representative.

The victims, farm laborers and their children, were heading home when they were fatally struck by lightning. Despite being rushed to the hospital, they were pronounced dead upon arrival.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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