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Newlands East man struck by lightning

A Newlands East man is in a serious but stable condition in the eThekwini Hospital after he was struck by lighting last night.

It is alleged that the man was standing in the doorway of his home watching the electrical storm display when lightning struck his house. The man was electrocuted and Netcare911 Paramedics were called to the scene.

Advanced Life Support Paramedic Garrith Jamieson and his team arrived at the scene and managed to stabilise him at his home before he was transported by ambulance to hospital.

Jeffrey Wicks
Netcare 911

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