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Luthando Mapepa
Post Correspondent
A CHIPINGE farmer was today left counting losses after his seven head of cattle was struck by lightning, while a violent storm left a trail of destruction in Chipinge town.
Mr Amos Ngazimbi of Lot 1 of Lelisvlei Farm in Clearwater, Chipinge, said he was shocked to lose his cattle in this way.
“It is a terrible loss to me. Losing my cattle like this is real painful. The incident occurred around 12-midday when we received unexpected rains.
“There were no signs that a storm will hit us, but things changed over a short time. My herd boy approached me while I was sitting in my house to inform me that a lightning bolt had struck and killed seven of my cattle. I was left with 25 beasts,” he said.
The violent storm also destroyed roads, vehicles and school infrastructure in Chipinge town.
Three vehicles that were parked in the CBD were damaged by a falling tree.
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