Four People Struck By Lightning In Florida

Four people were injured after being struck by lightning in Florida on Thursday, local outlets reported. The individuals, including three minors, were struck at around 5:45 p.m. in St. Petersburg while standing under a banyan tree, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue crews said, according to Fox 13. Two people were transported as trauma alerts, including one
Four People Struck By Lightning In Florida

Four people were injured after being struck by lightning in Florida on Thursday, local outlets reported.

The individuals, including three minors, were struck at around 5:45 p.m. in St. Petersburg while standing under a banyan tree, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue crews said, according to Fox 13.

Two people were transported as trauma alerts, including one woman in her 20s and a male minor. Another two minors, a boy and a girl, were also taken to hospital.

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