SEPANG: Two teenagers aged 16 and 18 were among three men killed after they were believed to have been struck by lightning while taking shelter under a tree in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi.
Sepang police chief Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman said the third victim was a 26-year-old man.
He said all three victims had been taken to Serdang Hospital for further action.
Earlier, Norhizam confirmed the incident when contacted.
“At the time, the victims were repairing a car and taking shelter under a tree when they were believed to have been struck by lightning during the rain,” he said.
Several videos showing three bodies covered with batik cloth beneath a tree went viral on social media.
The photographs and videos were uploaded by residents and motorists passing through the area.
The exact time of the incident has yet to be officially confirmed.