By Christopher Miti
A 25-year-old man from Malawi has died after being struck by lightning in Chasefu District, Eastern Province.
The deceased, identified as Yamikani Mwale of Dedza District, was on a business trip in Zambia when the incident occurred around 14:30 hours yesterday at Njenjema Village in Chief Phikamalaza’s area.
Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba confirmed the tragedy, stating that police officers from Lusuntha Police Post found Mwale with severe burns on his chest and back.
An eyewitness reported that as they were returning from the fields amid rainfall, lightning struck, hitting Mwale who was about 300 metres away, causing him to collapse instantly.
