Four Adults Struck by Lightning Outside Arizona Elementary School
All four individuals were conscious and transported for medical treatment after the incident during a bus drop-off.
Four adults were struck by lightning Friday morning at an elementary school in El Mirage, Arizona, according to authorities.
The incident occurred at El Mirage Elementary shortly after 8:30 a.m. during the school's bus drop-off time. Both police and the fire department responded to the scene.
Officials confirmed that the four adults were conscious and have been taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries. There were no reports of any children being harmed.
One witness described the thunder as being so loud that it felt like the building shook. Another individual reported feeling electricity through an umbrella she was holding when the strike occurred.
Fire officials are warning the public about the potential for more severe weather and emphasizing the importance of seeking shelter indoors during such conditions.