By Our reporter
12th Nov 2021
Lightning has killed three children and injured four others in Bundibugyo District. The incident occurred last evening during a heavy down power.
The children have been identified as Joan Kabugho aged 11 years and the brother Joas Bwambale 4 years and Patience Masika 14 years. They were struck while processing palm at Bundubutoro I Village, Kirumya Sub County.
Sarah Mbambu one of the residents says that when it started raining, the children took shelter under a tree in not time a thunderbolt was heard, they found the children lying on the ground. She adds that they managed to offer First Aid but the three had already died.
The lightning also injured four residents who are undergoing treatment at Bundibugyo Hospital.
Abraham Bamwitirebye the LCIII Chairperson Kirumya Sub County asked parents to be vigilant and protect their children during the rainy season.
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