A WOMAN in her 20s has died after being struck by lightning in Melbourne on Friday night.
The woman and another man in his 20s were injured outside a home on Sunset Drive, in Chirnside Park, in Melbourne's north east around 8.40pm, reports news.com.au.
The woman was taken to hospital but died overnight, a Victoria Police spokesman told news.com.au.
The man also sustained injuries but emergency services believe they're not life threatening at this stage.
Earlier this week, a West Australian racecourse worker who was struck by lightning died in hospital.
Track curating staff member Doug Fernihough, 57, was filling divots at Northam Race Club on November 16 when he was hit by lightning, suffering a heart attack and internal injuries.
He was flown to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment, but died late on Wednesday surrounded by his family.