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Five children die in Lugari, Kenya, after being struck by lightning

Lightning has struck five children aged between 7 and 13 years who were under a tree shade during a heavy downpour.

Confirming the incident Lugari OCPD Benard Macharia said the children were playing at Lumakanda Boys High School playground before they met their untimely death.

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