Two killed by lightning

20 January 2010 - 02:00
By unknown

TWO people were killed by lightning, Eastern Cape police said on Tuesday.

"A 65-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man were in a rondavel when lightning struck both of them. They were killed instantly and the rondavel also burnt down," said Superintendent Mzukisi Fatyela.

The incident happened in Qumbu on Monday, he said. - Sapa