Two farmworkers died after being struck by lightning in Bergville, northern KwaZulu-Natal, where heavy rain and thunderstorms are continuing.
KwaZulu-Natal co-operative governance and traditional affairs MEC Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi said about 50 other people were injured by lightning on Wednesday.
Most were treated on site, but four were taken to hospital.
Sithole-Moloi expressed condolences to the families.
“Our disaster teams are collaborating with the affected families to provide assistance. We have also co-ordinated with other departments to offer support, including psychological counselling, for the survivors and their families.”
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Two KZN farmworkers killed by lightning
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Two farmworkers died after being struck by lightning in Bergville, northern KwaZulu-Natal, where heavy rain and thunderstorms are continuing.
KwaZulu-Natal co-operative governance and traditional affairs MEC Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi said about 50 other people were injured by lightning on Wednesday.
Most were treated on site, but four were taken to hospital.
Sithole-Moloi expressed condolences to the families.
“Our disaster teams are collaborating with the affected families to provide assistance. We have also co-ordinated with other departments to offer support, including psychological counselling, for the survivors and their families.”
TimesLIVE
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