Ten struck by lightning

KUPANG: At least ten people were struck by lightning in the Bismarak village, 15 kilometers east of Kupang on Tuesday around 4 p.m.

Six people have recovered after being hospitalized at the Kupang hospital while four are still being treated.

A victim said yesterday it was drizzling when thunder followed by lightning struck.

"It felt like an electric shock, I felt numb for several minutes. It was like a dream," he said. (yac/14)