An expectant mother and her two-year-old son died last evening after the house in which they lived collapsed on them during a downpour.
Elgon region Police spokesperson, Rogers Taitika, identified the deceased as Janet Akong aged 20, who was six months pregnant and her son Solomon Alyala, both residents of Lwajusi Village, Lwajusi Sub County in Manafwa District.
The deceased mother was reportedly cooking for her family when the tragedy happened at about 7pm.
Residents say they heard a loud rumbling sound like an earthquake when the house collapsed.
According to Taitika, by the time the rescuers arrived at the scene, the victims were already dead, adding that they were able to retrieve the bodies from the debris, with assistance from the locals.
The bodies were taken to Mbale City mortuary for postmortem as investigations into the incident continue.
