A PREGNANT woman of Ikeleng’i District in Northwestern Province has died after being struck by lightning during a heavy downpour yesterday.
Mary Ilunga aged 29 of Muweji village in Chief Ikelengi’s Chiefdom died on the spot with severe burns when lightning struck her and her sister Metrude while they were inside their house.
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Metrude 25, survived the incident.
ZANIS reports that
Northwestern Province Police Commanding Officer, Dennis Moola has confirmed the incident.
The Police Chief said following the incident the two sisters were rushed to Muweji Rural Health Post where Mary who was three months pregnant was pronounced dead.
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Moola victim Metrude Ilunga had since been referred to Kalene Mission Hospital where she is receiving medical treatment for severe wounds on her face, right arm and other parts of the body.
Meanwhile, Acting Ikelenge District Commissioner, Vincent Kwalomboa has confirmed that the deceased and her unborn child have been put to rest in Ikelenge today.
Ikelenge district has in recent times been experiencing a higher than usual occurrence of heavy downpours and storms, leading to increased risks of lightning strikes.
Kalemba November 5, 2023
