SEPANG, Nov 9 – Three men were killed after lightning reportedly struck them during heavy rain in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi, Sepang, on Monday.
Sepang district police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman confirmed the incident.
The victims were aged 16, 18 and 26. They had reportedly taken shelter under a tree when the lightning struck.
According to Norhizam, the three men had stopped there after repairing a vehicle nearby.
Victims Taken to Hospital
Several videos showing the incident went viral on social media earlier in the day.
The footage reportedly showed three men who appeared to have been struck by lightning during the heavy rain.
Police later confirmed the incident and arranged for the victims to be taken to Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang.
The hospital will conduct post-mortem examinations as part of the investigation.
Authorities Confirm Fatal Incident
Police have confirmed the deaths of all three victims. However, the available report does not provide further details about their identities or the circumstances surrounding the vehicle repair.
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of seeking shelter under trees during thunderstorms.
During lightning activity, people should move into a fully enclosed building or a hard-topped vehicle. Open areas and isolated trees can expose people to serious danger.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
