Published by the government of Zimbabwe
19 November 2008
Harare — TWO people died while another escaped with serious injuries after they were struck by lightning in separate incidents recorded since the onset of the rainy season.
The deceased were identified as Shadreck Ruzvidzo of Gokwe and Steven Siyapereka of St Mannox Farm in Nyabira. A third victim, Muzondiwa Alzvere, is battling for his life at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital.
Police spokesperson Superintendent Andrew Phiri confirmed the incidents, adding that the two were the first fatalities since the beginning of the rainy season.
Supt Phiri said Siyapereka was walking from Mannox Farm to Solar Farm in the company of Alzvere when they were struck.
Ruzvidzo was on his way home when tragedy struck.
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