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6 children taken to hospital after nearby lightning strike, officials say
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· September 7, 2026
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Key points : 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.
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.
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Published: September 7, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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