A severe thunder strike during a heavy downpour has claimed the lives of four children and left another injured at Sefwi Awaso in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region.
The heartbreaking incident occurred on Monday evening at the Awaso GBC Compound while heavy rain poured across the area.
According to family members of the deceased, the children were playing together during the downpour when the lightning bolt suddenly struck, sending shockwaves through the community.
Parents said they only became aware of the tragedy after hearing a loud sound and receiving news that their children had been hit by lightning.
The unfortunate event has left the entire Awaso community in grief and disbelief.
The Assembly Member for the Awaso Electoral Area, Kennedy Ayitey Wisdom, who visited the affected families, expressed his condolences and urged parents to exercise extreme caution during rainy periods.
He educated residents on the dangers of thunderstorms, advising parents to keep children indoors and avoid exposure to open areas or electrical installations during storms.
One child who survived the lightning strike is currently receiving medical treatment.
Meanwhile, the community has called on authorities to support the bereaved families and to initiate public education campaigns on thunderstorm safety to help prevent future occurrences.
