A MAN was killed while two others were injured after they were struck by lightning while out trapping birds in Kampung Padang Tanjung, Marang, near Kuala Terengganu yesterday.

Mohd Hassan Mohd Rani, 38, died at the scene while his two friends Mohamad Fadilah Jusoh, 37, and Abdul Hisyam Muhamad were reported to have suffered slight injuries.

Marang district police chief Mohd Zain Mat Dris said the department received a MERS999 call on the incident at about 7pm.

“The three were taking shelter under a nearby tree during a thunderstorm, when Hassan was suddenly struck by lightning,” he said in a statement last night.

He said the lightning bolt also hit Fadilah and Hisyam, who were standing close to Hassan. 

The victim’s body was taken to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital, Kuala Terengganu for a post-mortem and the case was classified as sudden death. – Bernama, June 2, 2023.