KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — Three people were killed after being struck by lightning in an incident in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi in Sepang this afternoon.

Sepang District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman confirmed the incident when contacted, Kosmo! Online reported. 

“Yes,” he said briefly when contacted to confirm the incident.

The incident is believed to have occurred at a public field near Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seri Sepang.

Earlier, several video clips showing three bodies covered with batik cloths lying under a tree went viral on social media.

The three victims were believed to have been at the location after the car they were travelling in broke down.

The victims were taken to Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang for further action.