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Hiker killed by lightning while out walking in the Scottish Highlands





A hiker has reportedly been killed after being struck by lightning in the Scottish Highlands.

It is understood that the victim, a 55-year-old woman, was out walking with a group of seven people in the Na Gruagaichean mountain near Glencoe at the time of the incident.

She was airlifted to hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later. A second hiker was also hit, but sustained no severe injuries.

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