Multiple people were apparently struck by lightning outside the White House in Washington, D.C. Thursday night, according to officials.
Four people were rushed to area hospitals with life-threatening injuries at Lafayette Park, which is across from the White House, D.C Fire and EMS reports.The injured include two men and two women as thunderstorms moved through the Capitol with severe weather.
Apparent lightning strike Lafayette Park NW. #DCsBravest on scene in the process of treating and transporting 4 patients, all in critical condition. pic.twitter.com/1jyCh44Q2n
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) August 4, 2022
Breaking: @dcfireems says 4 patients in critical condition after lighting strike in Lafayette Park across from White House @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/hql5GPtjst
— Jackie Bensen (@jackiebensen) August 4, 2022
This is a developing story.