The two who are bricklayers and have been identified as Patrick Muposha, 27, and Peter Mundere, 29, met their fate while constructing a house on Tuesday.
Luapula Province Commissioner of Police Elias Chushi who confirmed the incident said Albert Chabala, 22, Charles Kalobwe, 22, were left with injuries while Bally Balasi was left unconscious.
"Yes we received that report where two people died and three of the bricklayers survived the lightning that struck as they were constructing a house. One among them was left unconscious," He stated.
Comment: In Uganda on the follow day a lightning strike killed an expectant mother and seriously injured 2 other family members.