One killed, two injured by lightning in Marang
02 Jun 2023 08:50am
Lightning strikes kill a man and injure two others in Kampung Padang Tanjung, Marang, near Kuala Terengganu on June 1, 2023. - File Pic
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Mohd Hassan Mohd Rani, 38, died at the scene , while his two friends Mohamad Fadilah Jusoh, 37, and Abdul Hisyam Muhamad were reported to have suffered minor injuries.
Marang District Police Chief Deputy Superintendent Mohd Zain Mat Dris said the department received a MERS999 call regarding the incident at about 7 pm.
"The three were taking shelter under a nearby tree during a thunderstorm, when Mohd Hassan was suddenly struck by lightning,” he said in a statement yesterday.
According to him, the lightning bolt also hit Mohamad Fadilah and Abdul Hisyam who were standing close to Mohd Hassan.
The victim’s body was taken to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital, Kuala Terengganu, for post-mortem and the case was classified as sudden death. - BERNAMA
