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Double tragedy as family in Vihiga lose two daughters to lightining

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A family in Vihiga County has suffered a double tragedy after their two daughters were struck by lightning.

Philip Mundia told The Standard that his daughters went to collect food at Luanda trading centre but decided to take shelter inside one of the kiosks at the market when the rains started pounding before lightning struck, killing both on the spot.

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