A lightning strike at Awaso in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality this evening has resulted in the tragic death of four children, with one other critically injured.
According to Kennedy Ayitey Wisdom, Assembly Member for Awaso Centre, the children were playing football on a ceremonial ground at the Awaso Compound when the incident occurred. He disclosed the information during an interview with legend report.
Mr. Ayitey explained that one of the children injured while playing and appeared to him . As the others rushed to assist him, a sudden lightning strike hit the group. One child died instantly at the scene. The remaining four were quickly rushed to Greenshield Hospital in Sefwi Bekwai, where three more were confirmed dead.
The children aged between 6 and 13 years, belonged to three different families. Two of the deceased were siblings. All of the children were reported to be children of employees of the Ghana Bauxite Company in Awaso.
The names of the deceased are:
Joshua Omani Badu, 10 years
Francis Asuman, 13 years
Vicente Yeboah 9 years
The identity of the fourth victim is yet to be confirmed
The only survivor a 6-year-old boy is currently receiving treatment at Greenshield Hospital. Medical staff report that he is in stable condition and responding well to treatment.
The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the Anhwiaso Community Mortuary.
Police are on the ground and have launched an investigation into the incident.
Assembly Member Ayitey urged parents to take precautions during rainy weather advising them to keep their children indoors to prevent such unfortunate occurrences.
by Emmanuel Sowah
