A lightning strike at the Black Knight Bowbenders outdoor archery range in Jackson Township, New Jersey, resulted in one fatality and injuries to over a dozen individuals. The incident occurred just before 7:15 p.m., affecting a 61-year-old man who succumbed to his injuries, and 13 others, the youngest of whom was a 7-year-old child. Medical assessments revealed at least one person suffered burns and another lost consciousness, while additional victims reported feeling unwell. Local hospitals treated the injured, and severe thunderstorms were present in the area at the time of the incident.
One person was killed and over a dozen others were injured after being struck by lightning in Jackson Township, New Jersey, on Wednesday.
Jackson Township Police confirm that a 61-year-old man died from his injuries and 13 other individuals sustained injuries.
Victims ranged in age, with the youngest being 7 years old, and at least one person suffered burns and another was knocked unconscious.
The lightning strike occurred as storms moved through the area, leading to a severe thunderstorm warning in Ocean County.
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