Tragic Lightning Strike Claims Life of 12-Year-Old Girl in Idukki, Kerala
12-year-old girl killed in lightning strike in Kerala's Idukki
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A 12-year-old girl, Nafeesathul Misriya, was killed by a lightning strike while attending the 'Summerfest' tourism event in Uruvapara, Idukki district, Kerala. Two others were injured in the incident, and police have launched an investigation into the unnatural death.
- 01Nafeesathul Misriya, a 12-year-old girl, died from a lightning strike.
- 02The incident occurred at the 'Summerfest' event in Uruvapara, Idukki district.
- 03Two other individuals were injured and are receiving treatment.
- 04Police have registered a case of unnatural death and are investigating.
- 05The girl's body will be handed over to her family after a postmortem.
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A tragic incident occurred in Uruvapara, Idukki district, Kerala, where 12-year-old Nafeesathul Misriya was killed after being struck by lightning during the 'Summerfest' tourism event. Misriya, daughter of Afsal from Cheruvelikkunnu in Ernakulam district, was attending the event with her family when the lightning struck. Despite being rushed to a nearby private hospital, she was declared dead upon arrival. Two others were injured in the incident and are currently hospitalized in Thodupuzha. The local police have registered a case of unnatural death and are conducting an investigation. The body of Misriya will be released to her relatives following a postmortem examination.
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This incident highlights the dangers of lightning strikes during outdoor events, particularly in regions prone to thunderstorms.
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