Lightning kills two fishermen in Eravur

Two fishermen were killed early this morning at the Sandiweli lagoon in Eravur when they were struck by lightning while fishing.

Police said the fishermen had entered the lagoon last night in a boat and were struck by lightning at around 3.50 this morning.

The deceased were identified as 27 year-old Krishna Ruwan and 37 year-old Pulendran, both residents of Sandiweli.