Lightning Kills 4 Family Members

Four people of the same family have died after being struck by lightning in Kawambwa District of Luapula Province following heavy rains.

The four have been identified as Rebecca Musubilo, 42, Justine Chibeka, 15, a grade eight pupil, Sila Chibeka, 7, and Mary Chibeka, 4, all of Mushindu Village in Kawambwa District.

Luapula Province Police Commissioner Elias Chushi who confirmed the development said the incident happened on Saturday around 17:00hrs.

“Police in Kawambwa received a report of sudden and unnatural death in which four family members were struck by lightning whilst inside the house during a heavy rain,” he confirmed.

Chushi stated that bodies of the deceased persons were taken to Luwingu District Hospital Mortuary awaiting burial.