United States: 4 people critically injured after lightning strike near White House

The District of Columbia fire and emergency medical services department said that 4 people were critically injured in Lafayette Park.

“Apparent lightning strike Lafayette Park NW. #DCsBravest on scene in the process of treating and transporting 4 patients, all in critical condition. #DCsBravest transported 2 adult males & 2 adult females to area hospitals. All had critical life-threatening injuries,” the department tweeted. (ILKHA)