A 64 year old man together with his four children died after being struck by lightning in Siavonga District.
The deceased have been identified as Evason Bulanketi aged 64, Moses Bulanketi aged 27, Hachimbala Bulanketi aged 15, Collins Bulanketi aged 10 and Ronald Bulanketi aged 8.
The incident occurred on December 16, 2022 at around 12:00 hours at Chisengele village, chief Sinadambwe in Siavonga District.
Police initial investigations indicate that the family were struck by Lightning when they were seated under the tree while it was raining.
The bodies are lying in Siavonga District Hospital Mortuary awaiting postmortem.
Police have opened an inquiry file into the matter.
And an unidentified body of a male person aged between 35 and 40 was found floating in water at Kafue water intake.
The body was discovered by a worker at the water pumps on December 16, 2022 at 15:40 hours.
Police officers were alerted and rushed to the scene..
Investigations revealed that the named worker had gone to Kafue water intake at 15:40 hours to check on the pumps.
Whilst at the river, he saw a body floating in the water and immediately called the Police.
Police Officers rushed to the scene and confirmed the incident.
The body was inspected and no physical injuries were found. Police suspect no foul play and the incident has been treated as drowning.
The body has since been deposited in Kafue District Hospital mortuary awaiting identification, postmortem and burial.
Danny Mwale
Deputy Police Public Relations Officer