A 52-year-old man, Austin Bosco and his wife Anes Banda, 32 have died after being struck by lightning in Kasungu District.

Assistant Police publicist for Kasungu, Miracle Mkozi, said the incident occurred on March 26, 2021, at Chiteyeye location, Traditional Authority Kaomba in the district.

She said Bosco and his family were inside their house as it was raining and lightning struck and hit them.

Bosco and his wife were rushed to Kasungu District Hospital by well-wishers where they were prounounced dead on arrival.

Bosco hailed from Gala Village, Traditional Authority Mwase while Banda hailed from Chiteyeye Village, Traditional Authority Kaomba both in Kasungu district.