Three men, aged 16, 18 and 26, were killed after they were believed to have been struck by lightning while sheltering under a tree in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi, Sepang, on Monday.
Sepang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman confirmed the incident, saying the victims had reportedly taken shelter under the tree after finishing repairs on a vehicle.
The three victims were all locals, and their bodies were subsequently taken to Hospital Sultan Idris Shah (HSIS) in Serdang for further action.
Norhizam said further details about the incident would be released later.
The tragedy drew attention on social media after videos circulated showing three bodies covered with batik cloth lying beneath a tree.
The incident is believed to have occurred during a thunderstorm, although police have yet to provide further details surrounding the circumstances of the lightning strike.
