A thirty-year-old young person from Alappuzha, Kerala, suffered a horrible end to an unfortunate situation.
While playing cricket, Akhil P. Sreenivasan was struck by lightning and died. It was Puthuval Lakshamveedu Colony where the young person lived.
Onmanorama said that Akhil was playing the game in a paddy field in Koduppunna, a village in Kerala’s Alappuzha district, when the regrettable incident happened. First assistance was given to him at a private hospital in Edathua, which is close by. Even though Akhil was transferred to the Government Medical College to get skilled medical care, his life could not be saved.
The smartphone that Akhil was in possession of was the cause of death, according to Kaumudi Online. Once struck by the electric discharge, it became explosive. According to reports, the event happened on Sunday, March 16 at 3:30 p.m. According to reports, Akhil was fielding when lightning struck and he had taken his phone out of his pocket to answer a call. He had serious burns to his head, chest, and ears as a result of the explosion.
In addition to working on Chundan Vallam (Kerala snake boats), Akhil is reportedly a welder, according to the same news source. According to reports, his companion Sharan was also hurt in the accident. His injuries aren’t that bad, though.
Advice on how to control and avoid lightning strikes
One can strive to minimize accidents like the one described above by taking a few safeguards. A person could roll up like a ball and hide their head and legs between their knees if there are no shelters around. Giving first aid to someone who has been struck by lightning right away is another crucial thing to keep in mind. It’s a frequent misperception that someone who has been struck by lightning experiences electric current flowing through their body.
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