TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, Mexico – Officials say at least two girls have been killed and four others seriously injured after being struck by lightning during an outdoor religious service in southern Mexico.
Chiapas state officials say two girls, ages 12 and 14, died after being struck by lightning on a soccer field in the city of Tuxtla Gutierrez.
State officials say about 80 children on a Roman Catholic spiritual retreat had gathered on the field Monday when a thunderstorm hit the area.
Chiapas state civil protection assistant secretary Luis Moreno says four other children are being treated for burns.
(Short, but very weird nonetheless)
Subject: Lightning kills two at relgious service! 
Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:58 am
