Three farmers die after being struck by lightning

April 16, 2021 at 10:57 AM

Three farmers have died after being struck by lightning in the Kannimuruppu area in Mullaitivu.

The Police said the farmers had been struck by lightning while working at a paddy field last evening.

The victims have been identified as 35, 34, and 46-year-olds from the Kumulumulai area.

The farmers were reportedly working on the same paddy field and had moved under a tree due to heavy showers, during which they had been struck by lightning. (NewsWire)