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A 24-year-old man has died after he was reportedly struck by lightning in Singapore.
The man was among a group of people, aged between 13 and 54, who were taken to hospital on Sunday afternoon, the police said on Monday.
The police said they had received a call for help on Sunday at about 4.50pm from 131 Pasir Ris Road, just off Pasir Ris Beach.
The incident reportedly involved a lightning strike.
Two people were taken to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, while five others were taken to Sengkang General Hospital, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force earlier.

The 24-year-old man was already unconscious and subsequently died, the police said.
Based on preliminary investigations, the police said they did not suspect foul play. Investigations are ongoing.
According to The Straits Times, the group of eight, comprising five males and three females, were kayaking and paddleboarding.
The report quoted an eyewitness who said the group was in the sea when lightning struck the water. He then said he saw an unconscious man on his paddle-board, as the rest of the group tried to return to shore in their kayaks.
The eyewitness added that the skies were clear.
A video of what is believed to be the incident shows civil defence personnel wheeling a person on a stretcher towards an ambulance.
According to the Met Service, localised short thundery showers are expected over parts of Singapore on several days in the first two weeks of July, particularly in the late morning and afternoon.
This article was first published by CNA


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Seven others were hospitalised after lightning reportedly hit a group of kayakers and paddle-boarders off Pasir Ris Beach on Sunday


Seven others were hospitalised after lightning reportedly hit a group of kayakers and paddle-boarders off Pasir Ris Beach on Sunday.


24-year-old killed by lightning on clear day in Singapore

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Seven others were hospitalised after lightning reportedly hit a group of kayakers and paddle-boarders off Pasir Ris Beach on Sunday