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- Five students were hit by lightning in Uttar Pradesh, India

- In a report by TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' a video showed the students seeking shelter under a tree because it was raining that day

- Then suddenly, they were hit by lightning, resulting in them collapsing onto the ground

- They were rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention, 2 of them were in critical condition

Five students were struck by lightning in Uttar Pradesh, India.

According to a report by TV5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' a video showed the students taking shelter under a tree as it was raining that day.

Suddenly, lightning struck the group, causing them to fall to the ground.

They were quickly brought to the hospital for medical treatment, with two of them reported to be in critical condition.

It is dangerous to stay under a tree during a thunderstorm because lightning often strikes tall objects, and trees are usually the tallest in an area.

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When lightning hits a tree, the electrical current can jump to a person standing nearby or underneath it. This is known as a side flash.

Additionally, the electric charge can travel through the ground after striking the tree, which is called a ground current, and can harm anyone nearby.

Trees can also explode, drop heavy branches, or catch fire when hit by lightning, putting anyone taking shelter underneath at risk.

That is why experts strongly advise people to avoid trees during thunderstorms and instead find proper shelter indoors or inside a vehicle.

Watch the report in the video below:

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh