Three pupils lost their lives on Thursday, and 27 others sustained serious injuries after being struck by lightning in Kuresoi North, Nakuru county.

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Confirming the incident, Nakuru police commander Stephen Matu said the pupils from Mkulima Primary School were struck while at school.

He noted that two died on the spot while the other one died while receiving treatment, adding that five students are in critical condition.

"Two pupils died on the spot after being struck while one died while being attended to at the Kuresoi hospital," said Matu as quoted by Standard.

County Director of Communication Beatrice Obwocha said plans are underway to refer those with serious injuries to the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital.

She said two ambulances have been dispatched to move the victims.

"The department of health has also dispatched a team of clinical officers and nurses to Kuresoi Health Center. Plans are also underway to refer those in critical condition for specialised care at Nakuru level five facility," said Obwocha.

Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui sent his condolences to the families of the three children who died following the tragedy.

"I have received sad news of death of pupils struck by lightning in shock. We shall ensure those injured receive quality health care," he said in a statement.