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24-year-old killed by lightning on clear day in Singapore

24-year-old killed by lightning on clear day in Singapore
South China Morning Post Monday 06 July 2026, 02:49 UTC By CNA 1 min read
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A 24-year-old man has died after he was reportedly struck by lightning in Singapore. The man was among a group of eight people, aged between 13 and 54, who were taken to hospital on Sunday afternoon, the police said on Monday. The police said they had received a call for help on Sunday at about 4.50pm from 131 Pasir Ris Road, just off Pasir Ris Beach.

A 24-year-old man has died after he was reportedly struck by lightning in Singapore. The man was among a group of eight people, aged between 13 and 54, who were taken to hospital on Sunday afternoon, the police said on Monday. The police said they had received a call for help on Sunday at about 4.50pm from 131 Pasir Ris Road, just off Pasir Ris Beach. The incident reportedly involved a lightning strike. Two people were taken to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, while the other six were taken...
Singapore (LOCATION) Pasir Ris Road (PERSON) Pasir Ris Beach (PERSON) KK Women’s and (ORG)
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