Ganjam:Two persons were killed while another sustained serious injuries after being struck by lightning in Ganjam district on Saturday.
The deceased were identified as Ulas Sahu (55), a resident of Gangapur, and Renubala Gaud (17) of Lukamani village of the district. They were working in a nearby field when the mishap occurred.
Sushila Maharana, who was critically injured in the lighting strike, was rushed to a nearby hospital by some local residents.