Selfie-takers among dead, say Indian police, as lightning kills 38

People taking selfies near 12th-century fort died as Rajasthan state hit by storms and monsoon rains

Police say people taking selfies near a watchtower at the 12th-century Amber Fort in the Indian city of Jaipur were among 11 who died after being struck by lightning.

Senior police officer Anand Srivastava said a further nine people were killed and nearly 20 others injured in separate lightning strikes as Rajasthan state was lashed with thunderstorms and monsoon rains.