By Staff Writer
Lightning has struck a-56-year-old man instantly killing him and two of his children in Kawambwa district.
Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has identified the victims as Donald Kabwe and his two children Mutale Winston 7 and Dustus Mulenga 4 months.
Mr Hamoonga said the trio died on the spot.
This occurred yesterday around 14:00hrs at Ntenke Village, of Munkanta Chiefdom in Kawambwa District.
Mr Hamoonga said brief facts of the matter are that the Victims were in the house together with three other people, Jessy Mulenga 3, the wife to the victim, a Male Juvenile aged 12 and another Female Juvenile aged 3.
“At that time, it was raining and in the process, the house was struck by lightning killing the trio instantly. Fortunately the wife and the other two children survived unhurt,” he said.
The bodies of the deceased sustained burn wounds and have since been deposited in Kawambwa District Hospital Mortuary awaiting burial.
In recent weeks, Luapula Province has experienced a distressing surge in lightning-related fatalities, claiming the lives of nine individuals within a short period. As Zambia Police Service, we are deeply committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community members.
Given the alarming nature of these incidents, we are reaching out to the academic community to seek your invaluable expertise in developing scientific solutions to mitigate the risks associated with lightning in Luapula Province. Your knowledge and research capabilities are crucial in addressing this pressing issue and devising strategies to protect our citizens.
We kindly request your collaboration in conducting thorough studies to understand the unique environmental factors contributing to the heightened risk of lightning strikes in the region. Additionally, your insights into innovative technologies or preventive measures would be instrumental in crafting effective safety protocols.
Your commitment to advancing scientific knowledge can significantly impact the lives of those residing in Luapula Province. Together, we can work towards implementing sustainable solutions that will help prevent further tragedies.
