Rosanna Hashem, a 43-year-old mother of four, died after being struck by debris from a tree that exploded when hit by lightning in Cawdor, New South Wales. A second woman was injured. Tributes have poured in for Hashem, who was described as the heart of her local cat grooming business, The Groomery.
A woman has died after being hit by debris from a tree which exploded when it was struck by lightning in a town south-west ofA local cat grooming business posted statements online identifying the victim as Rosanna Hashem, a 43-year-old mother of four.
“Over the past five years, she and her team poured their hearts into building a warm and trusted community, and her absence leaves an immeasurable void. Rose’s care, laughter, and kindness brought people together, creating a family – one that will forever carry her memory forward,” the statement said.
Powell wrote that Hashem’s “sudden passing has left her husband and children facing an unimaginable loss”. A second woman in her 40s was taken to Liverpool hospital with injuries to her hands and face. NSW Ambulance said she remained in hospital in a serious but stable condition.A neighbour told the Sydney Morning Herald that “one big bang” had come just as storm clouds started rolling over the rural area.
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