Three congregants have died after being struck by lightning during a church prayer service in Senwabarwana, Limpopo, South Africa.
Police confirmed that the incident occurred on Sunday morning while worshippers were attending an all night church service held inside a tent erected in an open veld at Radimana village. Five other church members sustained injuries and were rushed to hospital for treatment.
Police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said a total of eight people aged between 12 and 56 were affected. All were reportedly residents of Sefihlampyana village.
“Following the incident, eight victims aged between 12 and 56, reported to be residents of Sefihlampyana village, were wounded afterward and immediately transported to a health care centre,” Ledwaba said.
“Unfortunately, three victims, comprising one male and two females, were certified dead upon arrival,” he added. The deceased were identified as Ribson Mothemane, 46, Mosibudi Mokgobu, 44, and Glenda Modjadji Ntjana, 36.
Police said a case of inquest has been opened to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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