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Lightning kills one, injures 13 in MP

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Press Trust of India Khandwa (MP)
Lightning coupled with pre-monsoon rains claimed the life of one person and injured 13 others, including seven women, at a marriage function being held in a village here, police said today.

Lightning struck the area in Malhargarh village under Khalwa block during the event last night in which one Shobharam (40) died on the spot, they said.

Thirteen others also suffered burn injuries, they said.

Two of those seriously injured were admitted in Khandwa district hospital for treatment while the others were undergoing medication at Khalwa, they added.

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First Published: Jun 05 2013 | 5:40 PM IST

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