3 women killed by lightning in Odisha

Press Trust of India Balasore (Odisha)

Last Updated : Jan 21 2013 | 4:10 AM IST

Basanti Jena (45) of Raipur, Kalpana Bhakta (24) of Akandi and Kalpana Sasmal (35) of Kainagari were working in their paddy fields when they were struck by lightning, police said, adding they died on the spot.

The area has been lashed by thunderstorm.

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