An 8-year-old girl has died after being struck by lightning in Mchinji district last evening.

Councilor for Nanjiwa Ward Dorothy Mussa told the press that the incident occurred at Mphalabungu village in Traditional Authority Mavwere in the border district.

She said the deceased, Milika Kalichero and her parents were at home while it was raining before they got struck.

The three according to Mussa were taken to Nkhwazi health centre where Milika was pronounced dead upon arrival, while her parents were treated as outpatients.

Source:ZBS