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Watch: SriLankan Airlines flight with over 200 onboard hit by lightning; lands safely

A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney was forced to return to Colombo on Friday after being struck by lightning. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing sparks from an engine. The crew managed the situation, and the aircraft landed safely back in Colombo due to minor engine damage.

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