Tragedy: Fatality due to lightning strike reported in local area
In the Akmola region of Kazakhstan, a heartbreaking incident occurred on Friday afternoon, as two children were struck by lightning in the village of Ulygi.
The victims, aged 5 and 7, are Rauan and Asel Utepbergenovy's sons. The tragic event was reported by local news outlets Liter.kz and Sinegor.kz.
Sadly, the younger child, born in 2015, did not survive the incident and passed away at the scene. The older child, born in 2010, was rushed to the district hospital in Birzhan sal, where doctors are currently fighting to save his life.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently being clarified by local authorities.
In a separate and unrelated incident, a rider, his horse, and a dog were killed by lightning in the Jetisu region.
Meanwhile, in China, an electric car was struck by lightning three times, but no reports of injuries or damages have been confirmed.
As the nation mourns the loss of the young boy, heavy rains are expected to hit Kazakhstan, with the aftermath of the storm already being addressed in the Atyrau region.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the affected children during this difficult time.
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