One child and an adult died while another person is in hospital after they were struck by lightning in Turi, Molo sub-county, yesterday.
Turi Location Chief Thomas Mose said the two, aged four and 20 years, were struck in their house. Mr Mose said the lightning struck at around 4 pm, leaving their father injured.
The chief said neighbours heard loud thunder and rushed to the homestead but found the two already dead.
The father was taken to Molo Sub-County Hospital.
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