TEHRATHUM, April 20: A woman died while two others sustained injures after being struck by lightning in the district.
The deceased has been identified as Phitrani Rai, 23, of Phedap Rural Municipality-5. Rai died on the spot, said Area Police Office, Sakranti Bazaar.
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The lightning struck her while she was cooking food in the kitchen on Wednesday evening.
Similarly, Gita Rai and Tek Bahadur Rai were injured. They are undergoing treatment at a local health post.
