Six family members killed by lightning strike in Maracha
Oleba Town Council LCIII Chairperson Robert Angupi confirmed the incident, saying the lightning strike triggered a fire that destroyed the family’s houses.
MARACHA, Uganda — An entire family of six has died after lightning struck their home in Nyanza Cell, Oleba Town Council, Maracha District, in a tragic weather-related incident.
The victims, identified as a man, his wife, and their four children, were killed in the early hours of Saturday morning when lightning hit their house at around 5:00am during a heavy downpour.
Oleba Town Council LCIII Chairperson Robert Angupi confirmed the incident, saying the lightning strike triggered a fire that destroyed the family’s houses.
Residents and local authorities rushed to the scene after the incident was reported, but all six family members had already died.
The tragedy has plunged the Nyanza Cell community into mourning, with residents describing the loss of an entire household as a devastating tragedy.
Authorities are documenting the incident, while preparations for the burial of the deceased are expected to begin soon.
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by lightning strikes in Uganda, particularly during the rainy season when thunderstorms are common in many parts of the country.
