Police in Berovo , 150 km ( 90 miles ) west of the capital Skopje , said there were around 15,000 people gathered around the town 's cathedral when the lightning struck the group during a thunderstorm .
<response> Police in <location>Berovo</location> , 150 km ( 90 miles ) west of the capital <location>Skopje</location> , said there were around 15,000 people gathered around the town 's cathedral when the lightning struck the group during a thunderstorm . </response>