Saudi soldier killed by lightning

A Saudi border soldier died after he was struck by lightning while on duty at his post near nearby Yemen, a newspaper reported on Friday.

Turki Al Otaibi was at his port guarding an area in the southern province of Jazan near the border with Yemen when he was struck by lightning.

Sabq Arabic language daily said the soldier was rushed to hospital but he died on the way.
 

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