A lightning strike during a prayer service in Uganda killed 14 and injured 34, mostly children.

A lightning strike during a prayer service at the Palabek Refugee Settlement in northern Uganda resulted in 14 fatalities and 34 injuries on Saturday. The victims, primarily children, were gathered in a makeshift metallic structure when the incident occurred. The camp predominantly houses South Sudanese refugees and is prone to fatal lightning strikes during the wet season. Authorities have not yet identified the victims, and no fire was reported following the strike.

November 03, 2024
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