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Seven students have tragically lost their lives, and 82 others have been injured by a lightning strike during a heavy rainstorm at Businda Secondary School in the Ushirombo area of Bukombe District, Geita Region, on Monday.

Bukombe District Commissioner, Pasikasi Mulagiri, told Daily News sister Newspaper, HabariLeo, stating that the lightning struck between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM, while students were in class.

Out of the 82 injured students, 80 are reported to be in stable condition, while two remain in critical condition after losing consciousness and are currently receiving medical treatment.

Pasikasi expressed his condolences, stating that the event occurred suddenly as students were attending lessons when the rain and lightning began, causing the tragic incident. He urged the community to remain calm as additional information about the injured and deceased is being gathered at the Bukombe District Hospital.