US EditionTeen struck by lightning in NYC's Central Park
- A 16-year-old boy was struck by lightning around 3:43 p.m. on June 19 in Central Park, New York City, during a severe thunderstorm warning.
- The incident occurred amid strong storms and unsafe conditions as the teen reportedly took shelter under a tree, a known lightning hazard.
- Witnesses described hearing simultaneous thunderclaps and seeing a lightning flash striking near the boy, who was transported conscious to Weill-Cornell Medical Center.
- Officials cautioned that hearing thunder indicates lightning may be near and advised people to avoid taking shelter under trees during storms.
- This event underscores the persistent dangers posed by severe weather and reinforces the importance of advisories urging residents of New York City to find safe indoor locations during storms.
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15-year-old boy struck by lightning while strolling through Central Park
A 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning while out for a walk in Central Park Thursday afternoon, according to police. As a thunderstorm broke out around 3:45 p.m., the teen was suddenly struck while in the vicinity of the park’s East Drive near 100th Street.
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