While sheltering from the rain at a famous temple, three tourists were struck and killed by lightning.

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - While resting from the rain at a temple in Angkor Wat (Cambodia), lightning suddenly struck, killing 3 people and injuring more than 10 others.

A lightning strike at the Angkor Wat temple complex in Siem Reap province (Cambodia) killed three people and injured more than 10 others while they were participating in a traditional ceremony.

The incident was reported by the media on May 21st.

According to local security sources, the incident occurred at approximately 5 PM local time. At that time, many Cambodian people had gathered on top of the temple to perform a spiritual ritual in rainy weather.

Some tourists were injured and received assistance from rescue teams (Photo: The National).

The majority of the victims were Cambodian citizens.

Cambodian authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the number of casualties in the incident.

Initial assessments suggest that the lightning protection system at the Angkor Wat temple complex may not have been adequate, leading to serious consequences.

Immediately after the incident, Cambodian Tourism Minister Hout Hak issued a statement urging people to remove related posts from social media, stating that the spread of "negative information" could affect the country's tourism industry.

Located in Siem Reap province, northwestern Cambodia, Angkor Wat is a unique and sacred religious architectural complex. It is a must-see attraction for any visitor to Cambodia.

Angkor Wat religious architectural complex (Photo: WK).

The structures here bear witness to many periods of the Khmer dynasty's historical ups and downs, from the 9th to the 15th centuries, with 72 large temples along with several smaller temples scattered throughout the area. This Cambodian temple complex is also one of the largest religious monuments in the world .

UNESCO recognized Angkor Wat as a World Heritage Site in 1992. It is not only a symbol of culture, religion, and historical heritage, but also possesses high value in terms of architecture, archaeology, and art.

Currently, this is Cambodia's most popular tourist destination, attracting approximately 2.5 million visitors annually, and is also a national symbol depicted on the national flag.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/du-lich/ngoi-tru-mua-o-ngoi-den-noi-tieng-3-du-khach-bi-set-danh-thiet-mang-20250522144338886.htm