Bargarh, June 26: In a tragic incident, at least three persons were killed and two others sustained grievous injuries after lightning struck them in Padampur locality of Odisha’s Bargarh district today.
The deceased persons have been identified as Sukhadev Banachol, Niroj Kumbhar and Dhanuj Nayak.
As per reports, the incident took place at Diwandihi village in Padampur when five people including the deceased persons were sitting under a tree and lightning struck them.
While Sukhadev, Niroj and Dhanuj died on the spot, two others sustained critical injuries. They have been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Upon getting the information, police arrived at the spot and seized the bodies of deceased. Subsequently, they were sent for post-mortem.
A pal of gloom descended over the village following the tragic incident.