Ian Mashinge (19) of Sadza village under Chief Nenguwo had
his body retrieved by fellow villagers from a burning hut while his colleagues
were taken to Mahusekwa District Hospital for treatment for burns.
According to witnesses, about 10 youths were in the company
of the deceased while playing soccer at an open space in the area when disaster
struck.
Some of the injured youths have since been discharged while
others were reportedly referred to Harare Central Hospital.
Mashonaland East provincial police spokesperson Inspector
Tendai Mwanza confirmed the incident yesterday.
“On December 10, at around 6pm, the deceased was playing
soccer with his friends aged 21 and 31 at an open space in Kundishora village.
It started raining and the trio took refuge in a kitchen hut. It is reported
that the hut was struck by a bolt of lightning, caught fire and Ian Mashinge
got burnt in the process. The other two escaped unhurt. Some villagers tried to
rescue Mashinge but their efforts were in vain,” said Mwanza. Newsday
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