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A classroom turned into a scene of panic on Thursday afternoon when lightning struck at Khami village Upper Primary School in Korei block of Jajpur district, leaving three girl students injured.

According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred while classes were in progress. As the windows of the classroom were open, a lightning bolt struck close to the side where some students were seated. Unfortunately, three girl students sitting near the open window became victims of the strike.

The injured students were rushed to the Jajpur Road Community Health Centre with the help of teachers and villagers. Medical authorities confirmed ...