Woman Dies After Being Struck by Lightning During Storm in Ho

• A 35-year-old woman died in a suburb of Ho in the Volta Region, after she was reportedly struck by lightning
• The woman identified as Selina Kuma Kle was said to be a kenkey seller at Ho Bankoe Sorkode Station
• There have been similar lightning strikes in Ho in the past, with not all of them resulting in fatalities

A 35-year-old woman has died at Adzimakorfe, a suburb of Ho in the Volta Region, after she was reportedly struck by lightning.

The incident happened near her house at about 6 pm.

Class FM reported that a woman identified as Selina Kuma Kle sold kenkey at Ho Bankoe Sorkode Station.

A resident, Christopher Ametefe, said he was buying a lottery ticket when he noticed her.

“I staked my lotto and left. Reaching home, I realised that the agent made a mistake in the numbers, so I returned to the lotto agent to correct it and in less than 5 minutes after the rain started, we heard a strong thunder [with lightning] which struck her down and that ended her life,” he recounted.

Ametefe said he was left in shock after the incident.

A family member also disclosed to she had a phone call from her sister in-law breaking the news to her.

“I had a call from my brother's wife asking if I had heard about the death of my cousin. I told her I never heard anything. Swiftly, I rushed to the scene to observe for myself, and truly she was dead."

There have been similar lightning strikes in Ho in the past. In one such incident, a young boy struck by lightning was left out in the open for superstitious reasons.

The young boy who was selling coconuts when the incident occurred became the subject of all manner of rumours and superstition.

Lightning strike kills teacher in Anloga

In March, teachers and students of Anloga Senior High Secondary School and residents of Atsugbor Electoral Area in the Anloga District of the Volta Region were left in a state of shock after lightning claimed the life of a teacher in the area.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, during a heavy downpour.

James Fiati, the Assembly Member of the area, told GNA the incident has left many residents traumatised as the area had not experienced such a tragic incident for a very long time.

"I received calls from some of my residents on Wednesday evening about a man who was in raincoat and was lying motionless in the middle of the road, while it was still raining with no sign of anybody present with him, and it was so terrible a situation."

17 killed after lightning strikes wedding

In 2021, YEN.com.gh reported that a Bangladeshi groom and his wedding party were severely injured in lightning strikes that took place in the region.

According to reports, at least 17 were declared dead.

The region is no stranger to severe weather conditions but some experts believe deforestation may be contributing to the more frequent storms.

Source: YEN.com.gh