Tragic Lightning Strike Claims Lives of Two Girls in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
Two girls killed in lightning strike in UP's Sonbhadra
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In a tragic incident in Chauna village, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India, two young girls, Archana (9) and Astha (8), were killed by a lightning strike while collecting mangoes. A boy, Harsh (12), was injured and is receiving treatment.
- 01Two girls died after being struck by lightning in Chauna village, Sonbhadra district.
- 02The incident occurred while they were collecting mangoes during a storm.
- 03A boy nearby sustained injuries and is being treated at a local health center.
- 04The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examination.
- 05Local police are investigating the incident.
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A tragic lightning strike in Chauna village, located in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India, resulted in the deaths of two young girls, Archana (9) and Astha (8). The incident occurred on Saturday evening when the girls went to collect mangoes that had fallen from a tree during a storm. Unfortunately, they were struck by lightning and died on the spot. A 12-year-old boy named Harsh, who was standing nearby, sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at the Babhani community health center. The local police, led by Station House Officer Dinnu Prasad Yadav, confirmed the details and stated that the bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination as part of the investigation.
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This incident highlights the dangers of lightning strikes during storms, especially in rural areas where children may be outdoors.
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