Two footballers die after being struck by lightning during match in Kenya

Two footballers die after being struck by lightning during match in Kenya
# 13 March 2023 16:30 (UTC +04:00)

Lightning has killed two football players during a friendly match at Manyansi area, in Kitutu Chache North Constituency, Kisii County, Kenya, APA reports citing Tori News.

Police from the area, however, said they were yet to be briefed of the tragedy.

Speaking to Citizen Digital on phone, Evans Akanga, Kitutu Chache North Football Kenya Federation chair said the players were struck dead during the friendly tournament.

Two other players are nursing injuries at Nyamira Teaching and Referral Hospital where they were rushed to for emergency treatment.

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