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Woman standing next to tree killed by lightning strike in Melbourne

A woman had died after being struck by lightning while standing near a tree during a storm in Melbourne's north-east.

The woman, aged in her 20s, was standing with another man in Chirnside Park on Friday night when they were hit.

Paramedics arrived at the scene to find the pair suffering from serious injuries.

A woman has died after being struck by lightning in Melbourne. Source: Sunrise
A woman has died after being struck by lightning in Melbourne. Source: Sunrise

They were both rushed to hospital but the woman was unable to be saved.

The man remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

She was standing near a tree with a man when struck. Source: Sunrise
She was standing near a tree with a man when struck. Source: Sunrise