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A Grade 3 learner from the Free State died after being struck lightning while walking home from school on Monday, 8 November. The incident took place near the girl’s home, according to the provincial department of basic education.
Howard Ndaba, the spokesperson for the Free State Department of Education, said the Grade 3 learner attended Bloemfontein Oos School.
She tragically died after she was struck by lightning while walking home from school with her fellow learners.
“The incident happened close to her home in the Khayelitsha area in Mangaung township,” said Ndaba.
The education department said the school community and parents will be given psychosocial support from Tuesday, 9 November.
“We wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, fellow learners and teachers of the deceased learner. May Her Soul Rest in Peace!” said the Free State Education Department.
In an unrelated incident, a 13-year-old girl, Akhona Sibiya, died after being struck by lightning in KwaZulu-Natal on Friday, 5 November.