Two sisters, Aisha Patrick(14) and Stella Mussa(20), have died while three others have been injured after being struck by lightning.

The incident occurred on the evening of March 26, 2020 in the area of traditional authority Jalasi.

It is reported that both deceased and victims are close relatives. On this fateful day all of them were chatting on the veranda while it was raining.

Unfortunately lightning struck all of them and the two died on the spot and left the other three with serious burn wounds.

The injured have been admitted at Muli Bwanji Community Hospital.

Postmortem for the two conducted at the same hospital revealed that death was due cardiogenic electric shock.

Both deceased and victims hail from Village Minyanga Traditional Authority Jalasi in Mangochi.