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Tragedy has struck Maracha District after a family of six, including four children, was killed when lightning struck their home in Nyanza Cell, Oleba Town Council, in the early hours of Saturday.
According to Oleba Town Council LCIII Chairperson Robert Angupi, the incident happened at around 5:00am during a heavy downpour. The lightning strike also ignited a fire that destroyed the family's houses.
The deceased include the family head, his wife, and their four children.
By mid-morning on Saturday, the bodies were still at the family home as authorities carried out the necessary procedures before they could be removed.
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Reported by Rashul Adidi (Monitor).
According to Oleba Town Council LCIII Chairperson Robert Angupi, the incident happened at around 5:00am during a heavy downpour. The lightning strike also ignited a fire that destroyed the family's houses.
The deceased include the family head, his wife, and their four children.
By mid-morning on Saturday, the bodies were still at the family home as authorities carried out the necessary procedures before they could be removed.
Watch 👇
Reported by Rashul Adidi (Monitor).