Lightning, which fell near the White House in the USA, killed 2 people and injured 2 people.
While thunderstorms continued in Washington DC, firefighters announced that lightning struck Lafayette Park, just outside the White House, and 2 people were killed and 2 injured in the incident.
CRITICAL CONDITION OF THE INJURED
Washington DC Fire Department Spokesperson Vito Maggiolo stated that the people who lost their lives were James Mueller (76) and Donna Mueller (75), and the condition of 2 injured was critical.
Emphasizing that the secret service personnel and the park police provided first aid to the injured, Maggiolo did not explain why the victims were in the park at that time.
Emergency crews at the scene closed part of the park for use. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals in critical condition. On the other hand, the moment when lightning struck was reflected in the cameras. (AA)