were struck by lightning.
HikersAccording to local fire authorities, the two hikers who were struck by lightning were a man in his 50s and a woman in her 60s. The man had stoppedbreathingafter being struck, while the other woman sustained serious injuries. The incident occurred near a mountain hut. Local firefighters have trekked to the site to carry out rescue operations.
According to the Numata Police Station of Katashina Village, the two were struck by lightning at approximately 10:30 a.m. on the 28th. At the time of the incident, the area was experiencing severe weather, with strong winds andhail.