A Motherwell teenager died when he was struck by lightning during a sudden storm in Gqeberha on Tuesday afternoon.
Police spokesperson Capt Andre Beetge said Athinkosi Nofeliti, 17, died instantly when he was struck by lightning in NU29 while returning home after soccer practice in NU30.
Nofeliti was struck at about 5.30pm while walking across an open space close to Sisulu Street in NU29.
“He passed away on the scene — he was on his way home after a soccer practice.”
Beetge said Motherwell SAPS had opened an inquest docket.
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Teen killed by lightning while walking home from soccer practice
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A Motherwell teenager died when he was struck by lightning during a sudden storm in Gqeberha on Tuesday afternoon.
Police spokesperson Capt Andre Beetge said Athinkosi Nofeliti, 17, died instantly when he was struck by lightning in NU29 while returning home after soccer practice in NU30.
Nofeliti was struck at about 5.30pm while walking across an open space close to Sisulu Street in NU29.
“He passed away on the scene — he was on his way home after a soccer practice.”
Beetge said Motherwell SAPS had opened an inquest docket.
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