Man Dies After Lightning Hits Near Beach

A 24-year-old man in Singapore died after being hit by lightning.

The man was with a group of eight people who were sent to the hospital on Sunday. They were near Pasir Ris Beach when it happened. The police got a call for help at 4:50 pm.

Two people went to one hospital, and six went to another. The 24-year-old man was already unconscious and later died.

The police do not think it was a crime. They are still investigating.

The group of eight people, five men and three women, were on the water in kayaks and paddleboards.

An eyewitness saw the group in the sea when lightning struck. He saw one man unconscious on his paddleboard as the others tried to get back to shore.

The eyewitness said the sky was clear at the time.

A video shows emergency workers taking a person to an ambulance after the incident.

There may be more thunderstorms in Singapore in the next two weeks, especially in the late morning and afternoon.

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