The tragic incident took place in the church located in Nyabimata Sector at around 12:00pm.
Nyaruguru District mayor, Habitegeka François confirmed the news saying that it struck 45 people in total.
“It struck 45 Adventist worshipers, of who 14 have been confirmed dead. But the number might increase,” he said.
The same incident happened yesterday.
“Yesterday, lightning also killed a young girl in Rusenge Sector. Lightning also struck 18 students and one of them who was in primary six died. Currently, his three colleagues are in Kigeme Hospital while 14 others were discharged,” he explained.
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