KZN pupil killed by lightning strike
A pupil has died and two others injured after being struck by lightning in Dannhauser, in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
The learners from Mandlamasha Primary in Amajuba District were on their way home from school when a storm hit the area on Monday.
The two pupils who survived are said to be still recovering in hospital.
Spokesperson for the KZN Department of Cooperative Governance, Siboniso Mngadi, says disaster teams are also responding to a trail of destruction caused by strong winds and lightning in the areas of Dannhauser, Estcourt, Vryheid, and Ulundi.
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"A number of households in the mentioned areas were severely impacted as the strong wind tore roofs apart, causing damage to the valuables of many families. Public infrastructure was not spared from the disasters, as power lines were destroyed by the strong winds, resulting in power outages in some areas.
"Our initial reports suggest that the most affected areas were Wembezi in Estcourt, under the Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality, which was damaged by thunderstorms and strong winds; Nhlazatshe in Ulundi, damaged by strong winds; and Ozwathini and Mhlongo farm under Abaqulusi Local Municipality, which were damaged by the hailstorm."
