Three people killed by lightning inside a church in Senwabarwana

One male and two females were killed after being struck by lightning inside a tent during a night church service at Radimana village, Senwabarwana in Limpopo on Sunday.

It is said that the congregation of the church was having a night service when it started to rain heavily with thunderstorms.

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While they were busy singing, lightning unexpectedly struck inside the tent that was situated in an open field.

Following the incident, eight victims aged between 12 and 56, who were reported to be the residents at Sefihlampyana village, were wounded and immediately transported to a Health Care Centre.

Unfortunately, three victims, one male and two females, were certified dead upon arrival. The other five victims were rushed to a local hospital for medical treatment.

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The deceased were positively identified by their next of kin as a male victim, Ribson Mothemane [46] and two females as Mosibudi Mokgobu [44] and Glenda Modjadji Ntjana [36].

Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has expressed sadness over the incident.  A case of Inquest has been registered for further investigations.

“I encourage members of the community to take precautionary measures, especially during this rainy season,” said Lieutenant General Hadebe.