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According to Jjunju’s father, the two were hit by lightning as they were heading back home from a nearby spring well.
“It started raining and they were rushing home from a well. Jjunju had taken a spraying machine for cleaning after spraying weed in the garden and the minor had gone to fetch water. It was unfortunate that both died in spot,” he said.
The vice chairperson of Kyamulibwa sub-county, Mr. Godfrey Wasajja also blamed the incident on the rampant tree cutting in the area. He revealed that the area had a forest cover in the past and this made these lightning incidents unheard of.
“We have always warned people against cutting down trees, but they have failed to take heed. This should be an eye opener to all of us and those who can afford, should install lightning arresters on their houses,” he said.
It costs between shs750,000-2million to install lightning arresters on an average house. This also depends on the number of copper strips used and the size and height of the house.
Cattle traders involved in an accident
In other news by NEWSLEXPOINT.com, a number of cattle traders were rushed to Sembabule Health Center IV in critical condition. This followed a nasty accident involving a truck they were traveling in.
The Crash happened in Lutunku village in Kawanda sub-county, Sembabule district after the truck driver lost control. The fuso truck, Reg No UBD 052D swerved off the road and rolled several times. This is after its tires burst killing 20 animals including goats and cows.
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