Lightening kills seven year old boy

A seven year old boy died on the spot while another is nursing serious wounds at Nsama rural health center after they were struck by lightning .

Nsama district commissioner Panji Chilingala confirmed the incident to ZANIS in Nsama today.

Mr. Chilingala said Mwenya Mulenga 7, died on the spot while Kelvin Nonde 6 is nursing injuries at the health center.

He said the incident happened over the week end during the funeral of Lucy Kalumba a relative to the diseased.

The district commissioner has since conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family.