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Lightning Strike: 2-Pupils Dead, 12-Wounded”
Two children have been left dead while 12 others are hospitalized due after a lightning strike occurred on the evening of June 7, 2024, at Akorikeya Primary School in Amudat district.
The Karamoja Police Spokesperson confirmed the incident
“The bodies of the deceased are currently at Amudat Hospital mortuary, awaiting post-mortem examination,” Longole said
He said authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
“The police and emergency services are working together to provide support to the affected families.”