A family of six, including four children, has died after lightning struck their home in Nyanza Cell, Oleba Town Council, Maracha District.The tragedy happened early Saturday morning at around 5am during a heavy storm, leaving the community shocked and grieving.
Oleba Town Council LCIII Chairperson Robert Angupi confirmed that the lightning strike hit the family’s house, causing severe damage and triggering a fire that killed all occupants.The victims included the father, mother and their four children, who were inside the house at the time of the incident.
Residents gathered at the scene to mourn the family and described the incident as one of the most painful tragedies in the area.Local leaders have expressed condolences to the relatives and urged communities to take safety precautions during thunderstorms.The tragedy has renewed concerns about the vulnerability of rural households during extreme weather conditions and the need for greater awareness on lightning safety.(For adverts, inquiries news, send us a message on +211929244599)
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