Two young men were killed and eight others injured when lightning struck a football match in Meghalaya’s West Khasi Hills district on Tuesday afternoon, August 11, police said. The incident occurred at about 3 pm in Mawsnapwir village after a sudden spell of heavy rain was followed by a lightning strike during the game.
The deceased were identified as 18‑year‑old Mickson Kshiar and 19‑year‑old Cleverson Kshiar, brothers and residents of Lawrapha village. They were playing for the Lawrapha team against Marskuin when the lightning hit.
Eight other players suffered injuries in the strike and were taken for treatment to Civil Hospital in Nongstoiñ and St. Joseph Hospital. Police said further details on the condition of the injured were awaited.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances leading up to the strike. The incident highlights the acute danger posed by sudden storms during outdoor sporting events, police added.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/meghalaya/story/two-killed-eight-injured-in-lightning-strike-during-football-match-in-meghalayas-west-khasi-hills-1436590-2026-08-11?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-08-11 22:44:00
