Two men and two women were struck by lightning in Sydney. They had previously taken refuge under a tree during a thunderstorm.
In addition, those affected suffered burns and showed heart symptoms. The victims were treated by paramedics at the scene and taken to hospitals in Sydney in a ‘serious and stable’ condition. In Germany, it is more likely to match six numbers in the lottery than to be killed by lightning. Every year around 200 people in this country are hit by lightning, and on average seven cases end fatally.