RAUTAHAT: Two minors were killed and another person sustained injuries after a lightning bolt struck them Inaruwa VDC-4 of Rautahat district on Thursday.

The deceased have been identified as Saroj Mahato (13) and Ram Sagar Mahato (15) of the same municipality.

The incident occurred at around 7:45 pm yesterday.

The identity of the injured is yet to be established, police said.