Seven injured by lightning while celebrating birthday in Dhangadhi

Seven people were injured when lightning struck in Dhurjanna, Ward 17 of Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City in Kailali. They were hurt by a lightning flash while celebrating a birthday on the roof of a house.

Police said the incident took place around 9:30 pm on Tuesday night, on the roof of the house of local resident Khushilal Chaudhary. Lightning had struck near the place where people had gathered to celebrate the birthday.

Police said all those injured are in normal condition.

Sources said the seven injured were among those who had gathered on the roof to celebrate the birthday. Further details about the incident are yet to come.