Lightning kills two children in Zambia

Two children, both aged 10, have died in Simaubi, Mbabala in Choma, Zambia after being struck by lightning as they were playing outside their house on Tuesday afternoon.

The two children from the same family were playing in the rains when they met their fate.

Simaubi councilor Audrine Siluchali and Mbabala Member of Parliament Joseph Munsanje confirmed the incident in separate interviews.

Mr Siluchali said the two Grade 1 children at Simaubi Primary School were