LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Twenty people, including 12 children, were injured after a lightning strike on Lake Murray in Lexington County, South Carolina.
The incident occurred near the Lake Murray Dam Tuesday, with none of the injuries reported as life-threatening.
Local officials stated that the lightning strike was sudden and without warning, accompanied by a large clap of thunder.
The National Weather Service confirmed a report of lightning in the area at 4:43 p.m. This sudden weather event caught many by surprise, as there were no prior warnings issued.
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