Lightning strikes and kills 6 at funeral in Binga

Six people from Chief Siachilaba’s area in Binga District were on Sunday struck and killed by lightning while three others sustained severe burns. Chief Siachilaba said yesterday that the six who died and those who sustained burns were attending his late sister’s funeral at her homestead when tragedy struck.

Speaking to The Chronicle he narrated that when it started raining, some of the people attending the funeral took shelter under the tree which was later struck by lightning. He also said in their culture, they gather for four days after one’s death and tragedy struck on the fourth day. He said those who sustained burns were rushed to Binga District Hospital and have since been discharged.

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