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Three Men Fatally Struck by Lightning in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
✍️ Pioneer Daily
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 07:32 AM
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Three men lost their lives after being hit by lightning in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, according to local reports.
Three men were killed after a sudden lightning strike hit them in the Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, local media reported. The incident occurred while the victims were outdoors, and emergency services arrived at the scene after being alerted by bystanders.
Officials from the district administration confirmed the fatalities and said that a preliminary investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the strike. No other injuries were reported, and the area was temporarily cordoned off while authorities conducted safety checks.
Bilaspur, like much of central India, experiences frequent thunderstorms during the monsoon season, and lightning-related accidents are a known risk. The department of disaster management has urged residents to seek shelter during severe weather and avoid open fields or isolated structures when storms are forecasted.
Officials from the district administration confirmed the fatalities and said that a preliminary investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the strike. No other injuries were reported, and the area was temporarily cordoned off while authorities conducted safety checks.
Bilaspur, like much of central India, experiences frequent thunderstorms during the monsoon season, and lightning-related accidents are a known risk. The department of disaster management has urged residents to seek shelter during severe weather and avoid open fields or isolated structures when storms are forecasted.