Tragedy Strikes as Lightning Kills Four on Hilltop Adventure

Four youths, aged 18 to 20, lost their lives after a lightning strike hit them on a popular hilltop near Mankada on Tuesday evening. The victims were part of a seven-member group visiting the viewpoint when tragedy struck. Emergency services transported all seven to the hospital, where four were pronounced dead.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Malappuram | Updated: 12-05-2026 20:02 IST | Created: 12-05-2026 20:02 IST
Tragedy Strikes as Lightning Kills Four on Hilltop Adventure
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A tragic lightning strike claimed the lives of four young individuals on a hilltop near Mankada on Tuesday evening, as confirmed by local police.

The victims, aged between 18 and 20, were part of a group of seven who had ventured to the popular viewpoint that day.

The incident occurred around 6 pm, with all seven youths affected by the lightning. Emergency services rushed them to the hospital, but tragically, four were pronounced dead upon arrival.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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