LIGHTNING STRIKE KILLS LACTATING MOTHER, INJURES TWO OTHERS AT SEKESUA
One person has died and two others have sustained severe injuries following a lightning strike at Sekesua in the Upper Manya Krobo District of the Eastern Region.
The deceased, identified as 30-year-old Madam Regina, a lactating mother of a four-month-old baby, reportedly died on the spot during the incident.
The two injured victims, Madam Kadona Worlase, 45, and Mr. Lawer, 25, were rushed to the hospital for emergency medical treatment. Their current conditions have not been independently confirmed.
Reports indicate that a dog was also killed in the same house where the lightning struck.
The body of the deceased has been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while the injured victims continue to receive medical attention.
The incident has plunged the Sekesua community into mourning, with concerns heightened over the loss of a young mother who has left behind a four-month-old baby.
Residents are being urged to observe safety precautions during thunderstorms, including seeking shelter inside enclosed buildings and staying away from open spaces, tall isolated trees and other exposed areas.
Report by: Osofoba Enoch | Eastern Region | ICAD TV