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Lightning kills farmer in Negros

Gilbert Bayoran - The Philippine Star
September 13, 2019 | 12:00am
Lightning kills farmer in Negros
Police said Saldy Marfil, 42, died at the scene. His companions Rudfil Espartero and his brother Rodrigo and Juanito Magsipoc were injured.
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BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — A farmer died while three others were injured after they were hit by lightning in Barangay Odiong, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental on Wednesday.

Police said Saldy Marfil, 42, died at the scene. His companions Rudfil Espartero and his brother Rodrigo and Juanito Magsipoc were injured.

Initial investigation showed that Marfil and his companions were on their way home when the accident occurred.

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