Lightning strike kills four in Morawaka

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Four persons including three women were killed by lightning in Morawaka, Deniyaya a short while ago, the police said.

They said three women and two men had been resting in a shed on a tea estate when the tragedy occurred.

One woman (27) who was injured was admitted to the Morawaka Hospital. (Ajith Siriwardana)

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Spitfire Wednesday, 01 October 2014 03:24 PM

"Anchchavatah sankara" Was there a communication tower nearby!

Lucky Wednesday, 01 October 2014 04:07 PM

Even in Colombo there were severe lightning & thundering. Unmatchable raw power of nature. However very sad news......

citizen Thursday, 02 October 2014 06:45 AM

it was reported that one of them used a mobile phone when tragedy occurred. via DM Android App

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