From Spartanburg County, S.C.: A group of children were playing football when a lightning strike occurred nearby. Officials report that six children were taken to the hospital after the incident. The children had been playing at a middle school field when the lightning struck, briefly knocking one of them unconscious. Fortunately, the injuries do not appear to be serious.

Deputies responded to a report of the lightning strike and officials are investigating the incident. The children were hospitalized as a precaution.

Further information about the incident is available from the source, including the response from the sheriff's office and the condition of the children.