Lightning Tragedy Strikes Budding Hockey Players in Jharkhand

At least three young hockey players lost their lives and five others sustained injuries due to a lightning strike in Jharkhand's Simdega district. The tragic incident occurred in Tutikel Panchayat, Kolebira area when the players were gearing up for a match. The injured are now hospitalized.

At least three young hockey players tragically lost their lives, while five others were injured in a lightning strike in Jharkhand's Simdega district on Wednesday, according to police sources.

The tragic incident unfolded in Tutikel Panchayat, Kolebira area, when the hockey players were preparing for a match at a ground near Jhapla RC School, a police officer disclosed. The injured have been hospitalized for medical treatment.

The deceased's bodies have been sent for post-mortem examinations, authorities confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)