Mashonaland West provincial police spokesperson,
Inspector Margaret Chitove, told H-Metro
the incident happened on October 28, at around 4.30pm.
She said the now deceased 18-year-old went to Hunyani
River, with his 17-year-old friend, and his 16-year-old girl-friend, and her
friend, to do some laundry.
“On their way back, it started raining and the two were
struck by a bolt of lightning.
“They were both thrown into a ditch and the boy died on the
spot, and the girl complained of painful eyes,” said Insp Chitove.
Chemagamba police attended the scene and the girl was
rushed to Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital where she is recuperating.
Police urged members of the public to avoid the use of
cellphones when outdoors in the rain.
“People must also avoid seeking shelter under trees and
being in open spaces, as the chances of being struck by lightning are very high,”
she said. H Metro
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