Sunday, February 06, 2011

Man dies after being struck by lightning

By Lelethu Mquqo
6 February 2011

A 58-year-old man died after being struck by lightning in Libode, outside Mthatha in the Eastern Cape.

Seven children, including a one-year-old, were reportedly injured in the incident.

The lightning bolt struck the man inside a house where he was sheltering with five children.

Two other children were also injured in a nearby house by a lightning strike.

Thunderstorms were reported in the area late yesterday afternoon.

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