Two Zion Christian Church congregants were killed when they were struck by lightning during a church service in a bush in Lupane.
Eight other church members were rushed to hospital. Â Lupane District Administrator Mrs Ennetsy Sithole confirmed the death of the two congregants but said she could not give details as she was not in Lupane.
Chief Mabhikwa said the two members of the church died on the spot while eight others sustained severe burns after being struck by a bolt of lightning during the service. He said the incident happened in Sibombo Ward on Sunday afternoon. The injured were rushed to St Lukes Mission Hospital.
“I advise members of the public not to be under trees when it is raining to avoid exposing themselves to lightning,’ he said.
