Ten children have been killed by lightning in the north-western Uganda city of Arua after sheltering in a hut during a storm.
The children were playing football when heavy rain forced them to take a break in a nearby grass-thatched structure which was struck by lightning.
Nine children, aged 13 to 15, were killed on the spot while another died on the way to hospital.
Three survivors are receiving treatment at the regional hospital.
Uganda's north-western region has been experiencing severe rains coupled with thunder and lightning.
This is the worst accident of its kind in Uganda since 2011, when 18 children were killed at a school in the mid-western region.That year, 28 people also died from lightning strikes in a single week.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Sale of diplomatic properties in Nigeria, Zambia by previous administration cancelled – Ablakwa
33 minutes -
Maternal and newborn health crisis worsens as late referrals surge
1 hour -
Farmer fined GH₵4,800 for stealing 5 sacks of ginger
1 hour -
Playback: The Law discussed Article 146 – prima facie
2 hours -
Appeal Court judge slams weak enforcement of Land Act as land disputes dominate court cases
3 hours -
Police arrest two suspects for robbery at Ashaiman
3 hours -
Fire ravages apartments, stores at Akyem Kwabeng
3 hours -
Tano Anwia’s concession owner teams up with Forestry Commission to combat galamsey
4 hours -
Gov’t allocates GH₵490m to Education Ministry
4 hours -
Tragedy: Nigerian boxer dies after Ghana Pro League bout
4 hours -
Opoku-Agyemang undergoes treatment at UGMC, set to receive further care abroad
7 hours -
The mystery of Bomigo: an island of divine laws, sacred goats, and unwavering traditions
9 hours -
Government’s GH₵ 292.4 million mistake: why free sanitary pads are the problem, not the solution
9 hours -
Crystal Palace beat Fulham to book FA Cup semi-final spot
19 hours -
Forest beat Brighton on penalties to reach FA Cup semi-final
19 hours