A 70-year-old man was killed after being struck by lightning at Omalur in the district, police said.
Nallagounder was taking bath near a tree on Sunday when the incident occurred, police said today.
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Four others were admitted to hospital with minor injuries.
Salem and Omalur experienced heavy rains with lightning and thunder on Sunday.
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