Kolkata: At least four people, including three from the same family, were struck by lightning West BengalDue to heavy rains in North 24 Parganas district on Tuesday, large parts of the state were inundated with water, an official said.
15-year-old boy died of electric shock while returning home from tuitions Titagarh, he said.
A man, his wife and son died in the government housing complex Khardah.
An official of the State Disaster Management Department said the man was struck by lightning after coming in contact with the submerged floor of his flat, and his wife and son also died while trying to save him.
However, his four-year-old son survived the incident. He shouted for help from the neighbors, who took all three to the hospital, where doctors declared them brought dead.
15-year-old boy died of electric shock while returning home from tuitions Titagarh, he said.
A man, his wife and son died in the government housing complex Khardah.
An official of the State Disaster Management Department said the man was struck by lightning after coming in contact with the submerged floor of his flat, and his wife and son also died while trying to save him.
However, his four-year-old son survived the incident. He shouted for help from the neighbors, who took all three to the hospital, where doctors declared them brought dead.
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