A family holiday ended in tragedy yesterday after a lightning strike killed six people and injured another four in Battambang. According to a report by the provincial authorities, over ten family members had gathered to have dinner at around 6pm at a house in the province when lighting struck.

 

The victims who lost their lives have been identified as Yum Nhik, 56, Dam Sokna, 56, Yum Chariya, 25, Yum Ravuth, 26, Orn Rin 27, with the last person only identified as Thy, age unknown.

 

Meanwhile, those injured were identified as Voeun Vutha, 41, Serk Saros, 41, Hout Hong, 48 and Khoet Samnag, 25. The injured victims are now receiving treatment at the local provincial hospital.

 

read more https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50764363/lighting-strike-kills-six-injures-four/

RIP.

Shocking

Tragic.  Why doesn't the article state something about where they were gathered?  Under a metal non grounded structure?  Sitting on damp ground?  Facts like this may help prevent this in the future.  

11 minutes ago, Elkski said:

Tragic.  Why doesn't the article state something about where they were gathered?  Under a metal non grounded structure?  Sitting on damp ground?  Facts like this may help prevent this in the future.  

"Why doesn't the article state something about where they were gathered?"

It did.  Reading the link may help prevent this in the future.

Edited September 21, 20205 yr by Hi Tea

there were in the house  ?  no roof ?

At a house, is not very informative as to where they were sitting at the time. RIP.

a typical rural house in developing country such as thailand or cambodia may not offer much protection as could be thin wood.

in a vehicle (metal) would be safe though.

yes sad & tragic accidents happen but on a low scale like this. odds are slim

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18 minutes ago, poloshirt said:

Karma

That post you made about getting your money stolen makes no mention of your bad karma. Interesting double standard there.