Lightning strike kills 2, injures 10 in Negros - report

MANILA, Philippines — At least two people were killed and 10 others were injured in a lightning strike in La Castellana in Negros Occidental province, a radio report said. Visayas-based Bombo Radyo reported that four of the wounded were in critical condition as of Wednesday morning. The report identified the two who died on the spot as Mario Rio, who succumbed to head injuries; and Digoy dela Cruz, who had chest injuries. In critical condition were Pablo Sarinas, Roger Bornea, Julito Bacaso and Jerry Bornea, who are confined at the Western Visayas Regional Hospital. All four were reported as residents of Tabugon village in Kabankalan city Negros Occidental. The lightning strike occurred in Hacienda Kamansi in La Castellana’s of barangay Robles at 6:14 p.m. Tuesday, while the victims were putting up a tent in the middle of the field. Initial investigation showed that while they were working, a heavy downpour occurred and lightning struck the victims. - GMANews.TV