Bhubaneswar, Aug. 9 -- A farmer was killed, and three others were seriously injured on Sunday after lightning struck an agricultural field in Nathapasi village under Pallahara police limits in Odisha's Angul district. The deceased has been identified as Matae Marij.

According to local sources, around 12 men and women were working in the agricultural field when lightning suddenly struck the area. Matae allegedly died on the spot following the lightning strike.

Two other people working in the field also sustained serious injuries in the incident. A minor girl, who was standing near the field while holding an umbrella, was also reportedly injured in the lightning strike.

Following the fatal incident, the injured persons were rushed to a n...