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

A 24-year-old man has died after he was reportedly struck by lightning in Singapore.

The man was among a group of eight 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 the other six 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.