TAMPA, Fla. – Two people, a 40-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl, were injured by lightning strikes in the area at a USF Track & Field event during a weather delay.
Officials say the incident happened around 9:00 am Saturday.
“The patients were not directly hit by the Lightning that struck a pole in close proximity,” said Tampa Fire Rescue.
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Tampa Fire Rescue transported both patients to the hospital in stable condition.
We will update this story as more details are released.
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