Lamwo lightning strike victims named
The disaster took place at Palabek Refugee Settlement, Zone 8 Block 2, as a storm drove people to seek shelter in a makeshift church.
Lamwo: A lightning strike tragedy occurred in Lamwo district at the Palabek Refugee Settlement, claiming the lives of 14 refugees who were gathered for prayer.
The incident took place around 5 pm on Saturday in Zone 8, Block 2, where a storm forced people to seek shelter in a makeshift church.
The disaster took place at Palabek Refugee Settlement, Zone 8 Block 2, as a storm drove people to seek shelter in a makeshift church.
Out of 48 struck by lightning, 14 individuals, aged 9 to 21, died instantly, while others sustained injuries and were treated at Paluda Health Center III.
The deceased, identified mostly as young people from the Nuer community of South Sudan, include:
- Nyamaet Thiluak, 17, Block 4, Zone 8
- Chaar Tot, 18, Block 1, Zone 8
- Madol Wigjang, 21, Block 3, Zone 8
- Nyachot Mawichnyuon, 17, Block 1, Zone 8
- Nyakueh Gatgueng, 15, Block 1, Zone 8
- Jima Gat Tiok, 14, Block 2, Zone 8
- Tany Tai, 12, Block 2, Zone 8
- Tidial Gatluak, 16, Block 2, Zone 8
- Chop Matai Chop, Block 2, Zone 8
- Nyagai Diew, 9, Block 2, Zone 8
- Nyathak Mariner, 12, Block 2, Zone 8
- Lul Riek John, 14, Block 2, Zone 8
- Khamis Tut, 14, Block 1, Zone 8
- Tura Betu, 14, Block 3, Zone 8
The Lamwo Resident District Commissioner, William Komakech, met with the victims’ families on Sunday to coordinate the distribution of the bodies and facilitate burial arrangements.
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