A child was killed and eight others injured in Kajo-Keji County of Central Equatoria State when a school was stricken by lightning yesterday.
The incident occurred in Kanapo Payam.
The children who were injured have been admitted in Mundari Hospital in Kajo-Keji, said Kajawya John, Eye Radio’s correspondent who was at the scene.
He says they are in a critical condition.
“Kasurk Primary School in Kanapo 2 Payam was stricken by a lightning and that affected primary six class,” said John.
A young boy identified as Paraji died on the spot. The other injured pupils have been admitted at Mundari Hospital.
Such incidents are common in the area. Last year, lightening stroked a primary school in Keji-keji County.