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Lightning kills three

Three people have died in the Southern province town of Mazabuka after being struck by lightning.
Among the dead is a one year three months old baby and his parents.
The incident occured in Lubombo area, Thursday following a heavy downpour.

Police said at the time the lightning struck, the couple was in the house with three of their children but two of them aged three and five survived.

Police have identified the deceased as Stephen Buumba, 39 his Wife, Judith Buumba, 20 and their son Busiku Buumba.
Courtesy of ZANIS

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