Boy, 9, killed by lightning
2008-12-03 22:21
Johannesburg - A nine-year-old boy was killed on Wednesday when lightning struck in the veld at Protea Glen where he had been playing with friends, Soweto police said.
Inspector Kay Makhubela said the boy's three friends, aged five, six and eight, were receiving counselling.
"This incident traumatised them so they are being treated for shock," he said.
An inquest docket was opened.
- SAPA