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Published 20:16 IST, June 26th 2020

4 killed in lightning strikes in Jharkhand's Palamu

In Nawadih, one person died and six others got injured when they were struck by lightning as they stood under a tree during a downpour

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Four people were killed and six others injured on Friday in lightning strikes in Jharkhand's Palamu district, police said.
 Of the four, one died outside his house, while another on a road in Chhatarpur in the district.

In Nawadih, one person died and six others got injured when they were struck by lightning as they stood under a tree during a downpour.

Another man died while he was grazing his cattle in the same area, the police said.

The injured were rushed to nearby health centres, the police said.

The deceased were in their 20s.

20:16 IST, June 26th 2020