Singapore's iconic Merlion damaged by lightning - radio

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's iconic Merlion statue, a popular tourist attraction, was damaged by lightning on Saturday afternoon during a thunderstorm, government radio reported. No one was hurt.

News radio station 938Live said the Merlion was struck by lightning between 4 and 5 pm local (0800-0900 GMT), causing parts of the statue to fall near a group of startled visitors.