Lightning kills mother of two

Gayan Rajapaksa

A mother of two working in a paddy field in Tirappane with a group of farmers, died after being struck by lightning on Tuesday afternoon.

The deceased was identified as Ramani Sanjeewani, 40, of Hidogama, Anuradhapura.

The group had been working in the field during a heavy thunder shower. The woman who was thrown on the ground , was rushed to the Anuradhapura Hospital by neighbours and the Grama Niladhari of the area. She was pronounced dead on admission to hospital.

Tirappane Police are investigating.