Lightning strike kills entire family in Yemen

Dubai: A lightning strike killed an entire family of five in Yemen's central province of Ibb, after it struck their home in a tragedy that has shocked residents. 

Local sources said the father, his wife and their three children were gathered inside a room in their house in the town of Zara, in the Far Al Udayn district west of Ibb, when the lightning struck. All five died at the scene.

Local media reported that residents have urged the relevant authorities to investigate the incident, pointing to the possibility that the lightning's path may have been influenced by a telecommunications tower belonging to a local company located near the house. 

The claim has not been confirmed by authorities.

Authorities have yet to comment on the cause of the lightning strike or confirm whether an investigation has been launched.