The Sunday News
Thembekile Ncube, Sunday News Reporter
AN eight-year-old juvenile died while two others are recovering at Lupane Clinic after they were struck by a bolt of lightning in Lupane last Wednesday.
The three are said to have been chopping wood under a tree when tragedy struck.
The incident occurred in Mhlahlandlela Village in Lupane district, Matabeleland North Province.
Matabeleland North police spokesperson Inspector Glory Banda confirmed the tragic incident, saying it was unfortunate that one died while the other two were rushed to Lupane Clinic for treatment.
“We received a case where three children were struck by a bolt of lightning in Lupane.
One died and two were rushed to the clinic. The deceased was eight years old,” said Insp Banda.
Police in Matabeleland North have continued encouraging parents and guardians not to leave children alone unattended especially during the rainy season.
“Children must not be left alone to wander in the forests or to play near rivers where there are risks of drowning,” said Insp Banda.
During the last rainy season Matabeleland North Province recorded more than 20 cases of drowning.
