Two people have died in Ntchisi after being struck by lightening, police have confirmed.

The incident happened over the weekend at Mthawa Village, Traditional Authority (T.A) Kalumo in Ntchisi.

The deceased have been identified as a 25 year old woman Catherine Njolomole from Chinkhande Village and a three year old boy Kennedy Damiano from Mthawa Village, all from the area of Traditional Authority Kalumo in Ntchisi.

Police report indicate that on the fateful day, it rained heavily and the rain was associated with thunderstorms and lightening and in the process, the deceased were stricken by lightening.

The deceased were taken to Ntchisi District Hospital where it revealed that death was due to electrocution secondary to lightening shock.