Wetlet, 4 October

A man was struck to death by lightning in Kyaukdine Village, Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region yesterday.

Seven people including U Chit Zaw had taken shelter under a tamarind tree when thundershowers began as they were planting onions in a field owned by U Myint Aung. A man named U Chit Zaw, 21, died on the spot and other six people sustained minor injuries. They were taken to Minkyitaik Station Hospital for medical treatment.—Township IPRD

Translated by JT