Lightning strike kills four teenagers, injures three in Kerala’s Malappuram

Four students were killed after being struck by lightning at Mankada in Malappuram district of Kerala on Tuesday.

The deceased were identified as Rahees (20), Vahas (18), Siad (18), and Fahad (19), all natives of Vellila. Three others were injured and are currently undergoing treatment at Manjeri Medical College Hospital.

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The tragedy occurred on Tuesday afternoon at the Panthalloor Hills View Point, also referred to as Kuranganchola or Vellila View Point, during heavy summer rains.

According to reports, a group of seven students had gone to the hilltop to spend the evening when they were caught in an unexpected downpour accompanied by intense lightning.

The injured were immediately rushed to Manjeri Medical College Hospital by local residents, but four of them succumbed to their injuries.

Rescue operations were initially delayed due to the remote location of the hilltop.

One member of the group went missing after the lightning strike and was later found during a subsequent search operation before being admitted to the hospital.

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