{{3 people have reportedly died and 13 sustaining serious injures after being suddenly struck by lightning while in an Anglican Church located at Gahurire cell in Ngoma district.}}<\/p>\n
The incident happened minutes before the congregation celebrated the begining of new-year 2012 at midnight.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the injured are recovering at Kibungo hospital from fractures and bruises. A big number is allegedly traumatised by the lightning attack incident.<\/p>\n
During a counseling session with one of the victims, a therapist identified herself as Sally noted that patients were not in a bad mental state. <\/p>\n
\u201cSo far 9 patients are still in shock but will recover soon. I think some of them should be discharged today,\u201d she remarked briefly before she left to attend to patients. <\/p>\n
Prior to the tragedy, Ngoma district had received heavy rainfall with several thunderstorms and lightning according to metrological reports.<\/p>\n
Victorie Mukarukundo a local leader in the area noted that this was the second time lightning struck 2011. <\/p>\n
\u201cIn March 9 pupils were struck by lightning at Murinja primary school but didn\u2019t die. I advise all Social building to have gadgets resisting the lightning attacks.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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