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A devastating lightning strike in Lakhamara under Padmapur civic limits in Bargarh district resulted in the loss of two family members on Wednesday.
The victims have been identified as Ashish Meher and his aunt (wife of father's younger brother), Mamata Meher. During a thundershower earlier in the day, the duo had taken shelter in a deserted thatched house near a farmland. In an unfortunate turn of events, lightning struck, causing severe burns to Mamata. She died on the spot.
Ashish was rescued by some locals and was transported to a healthcare facility in critical condition, but was declared 'dead' upon arrival by doctors of the hos...