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.
The incident happened minutes before the congregation celebrated the begining of new-year 2012 at midnight.
Meanwhile, the injured are recovering at Kibungo hospital from fractures and bruises. A big number is allegedly traumatised by the lightning attack incident.
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.
“So far 9 patients are still in shock but will recover soon. I think some of them should be discharged today,” she remarked briefly before she left to attend to patients.
Prior to the tragedy, Ngoma district had received heavy rainfall with several thunderstorms and lightning according to metrological reports.
Victorie Mukarukundo a local leader in the area noted that this was the second time lightning struck 2011.
“In March 9 pupils were struck by lightning at Murinja primary school but didn’t die. I advise all Social building to have gadgets resisting the lightning attacks.”
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