24-year-old killed by lightning on clear day in Singapore
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A 24-year-old man died after a reported lightning strike in Singapore on Sunday afternoon. He was among eight people, aged 13 to 54, taken to hospitals following the incident at Pasir Ris Road. Police received a call at 4:50 pm, and two victims were sent to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. The event underscores the danger of lightning strikes even on seemingly clear days.
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One fatality, seven injured.
The man was among a group of eight people taken to hospital on Sunday afternoon.
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A 24-year-old man died after a reported lightning strike in Singapore.
Opinion- One fatality, seven injured.
- Prompt police and hospital response.
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Loaded language removedA 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.
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A 24-year-old man died after a reported lightning strike in Singapore.
OpinionThe police received a call for help at about 4:50 pm on Sunday from 131 Pasir Ris Road.
OpinionThe man was among a group of eight people taken to hospital on Sunday afternoon.
South China Morning PostTwo people were taken to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
South China Morning PostSix other people were taken to hospital (hospital not specified).
South China Morning Post