Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Lightning Strike at Lake Murray Injures 18, Including Children
On June 24th, a lightning strike at Lake Murray Public Park in South Carolina injured 18 people.
The strike happened around 4:43 p.m.
near the lake's dam.
Among the injured were 12 children and 6 adults.
The National Weather Service reported the incident.
Emergency services responded to the scene.
The exact cause of the lightning is not mentioned.
This is an ongoing situation with more details expected.
Eighteen people were struck by lightning at Lake Murray Public Park.
The incident occurred on June 24th, at approximately 4:43 p.m.
Twelve children and six adults were among those struck.
The event happened near the Lake Murray Dam in Lexington, South Carolina.
The National Weather Service in Columbia reported the incident.
- Who
- 18 people, including 12 children and 6 adults.
- What
- A lightning strike injured 18 people.
- When
- June 24th, around 4:43 p.m.
- Where
- Lake Murray Public Park in Lexington, South Carolina, near the Lake Murray Dam.
- Why
- Not available in the provided text.
- Location
- Lake Murray Public Park, Lexington, SC
- Date
- June 24th
- Time
- Around 4:43 p.m.
- Injured
- 18 people (12 children, 6 adults)
- Source
- National Weather Service (NWS)