[ad_1]
Four people struck by lightning near Sydney Opera House during a violent electrical storm
Franciscus Tan / Getty Images
A lightning bolt scorched and knocked out four people near the Sydney Opera House on Monday as they sheltered under a tree during a violent electrical storm, rescue officials said.
The four were struck beneath the tree in the Botanic Gardens, ambulance workers said, just a stone’s throw from the harbourside architectural masterpiece.
“They all had a brief loss of consciousness,” said New South Wales ambulance service’s Dominic Wong.
READ | Shark bites woman in rare Sydney Harbour attack
They also suffered burns and presented cardiac symptoms, he told reporters.
The victims – two men and two women aged from their late teens to their 30s – were treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to Sydney hospitals in a “serious and stable” condition, he said.
We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
[ad_2]
Source link