A MUM-OF-FOUR has tragically died after a tree exploded following a lightning strike.
Rosanna Hashem, 43, was with a friend outside when a lightning bolt struck a tree around 5:30pm in the south-west of Sydney, Australia.
Rosanna Hashem was with a friend outside when a lightning bolt struck a tree
She tragically died at the scene, while her friend was rushed to hospital.
Jemma Powell, a colleague of Rosanna, described the incident as “really tragic”.
She said: “I was blessed to have known her for a short time..
“She was a beautiful mother of four boys, a loving wife, sole owner of her own business. She had been working hard over the past five years serving the community.
“She was very passionate about animal welfare and just a fabulous person taken way too soon.”
She added that Rosanna had been sitting on the veranda of her home when she was struck by flying debris.
Rosanna owned The Groomery Sydney, which she ran from her home.
The business said on Facebook: “It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of Rosanna’s passing following an unexpected accident.”
It’s set to remain closed until further notice.
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