3 people were struck to death by lightning while digging a grave

While digging a grave to prepare for a funeral for a resident, all 3 people in Quang Binh were unfortunately struck by lightning and died on the spot.

On the afternoon of May 9, Mr. Nguyen Huu Hong - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province, said that at about 1:00 p.m. the same day, in Hung Trach commune (Bo Trach district), an incident occurred in which 3 men were struck to death by lightning while digging a grave.

At the above mentioned time, there were 5 people digging a grave in the cemetery area of ​​Con Quanh, Khuong Ha - 2 village, Hung Trach commune to prepare for the burial of Mr. Tran Van Hanh, a local resident who unfortunately passed away earlier, when suddenly there was a widespread thunderstorm with thunder and lightning.

Local authorities are coordinating with the family of Mr. Vinh (one of the three people struck by lightning) to organize the victim's funeral. Photo: Le Huong

While digging a grave, Tran Van Dieu (born in 1974, in Khuong Ha 2 village), Tran Van Thien (born in 1973, in Khuong Ha 3 village) and Tran Xuan Vinh (born in 1988, in Khuong Ha 1 village) were unfortunately struck by lightning and died on the spot.

Two other injured people are currently receiving first aid and treatment at Hung Trach Commune Health Station.

Currently, local authorities are coordinating with the victims' families to arrange funerals according to local customs.

According to Laborer