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Summary:
- The Uganda Police Spokesperson, Kituuma Rusoke, confirmed the incident, stating, “On 02 November 2024, in Lamwo District, lightning struck, resulting in the death of 14 people and injuring 34 others.”
LAMWO: At least 14 people have been killed, and 34 others injured by lightning in Lamwo District.
The Uganda Police Spokesperson, Kituuma Rusoke, confirmed the incident, stating, “On 02 November 2024, in Lamwo District, lightning struck, resulting in the death of 14 people and injuring 34 others.”
According to Rusoke, the incident occurred during a prayer service at a church in Zone 8, Block 2 of the Palabek settlement camp.
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He explained that the victims, who are yet to be identified, had gathered for prayers when the rain started around 5:00 p.m., and the lightning struck at 5:30 p.m.
“The victims were evacuated to Paluda Health Center III,” he said.
