Friday, April 29, 2011

Illegal miner killed by lightning

A man who was allegedly involved in illegal sand mining was killed on the spot after he was hit by a bolt of lightning at the Mahaweli River in Manampitiya, police said today.

Police identified the victim as Pradeep Kumara, a resident of Manampitiya.

More than a dozen persons have been struck down by lightning over the past two weeks in several places of the country, prompting the authorities to put out several warning to the public to take adequate precautions while moving in open areas.

Meanwhile officials with the Department of Meteorology said that more thunder showers accompanied with localized strong winds are set to hit several parts of the country later today and early tomorrow.

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Source: http://www.sundaytimes.lk/index.php/latest/6938-illegal-miner-killed-by-lightning

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