In Volyn, lightning struck near a body of water: seven people lost consciousness
30 June 02:30
In Volyn, seven people, including four minors, were injured during severe weather. The incident occurred near a body of water in the Kivertsi district. This was reported by the Communications Department of the Volyn Regional Police, according to
The accident occurred on June 29 during a thunderstorm in the village of Ozero, which is part of the Kivertsi community in Volyn Oblast.
The people were near the body of water when lightning struck nearby.
As a result of the powerful electrical discharge, seven people lost consciousness. Four of them are minors.
The police did not specify whether the lightning struck any of the victims directly or whether the people were affected by a discharge that spread through the ground or water.
Local law enforcement and medical personnel responded quickly to the emergency call.
Police officers:
- helped carry the victims to the ambulances;
- interviewed witnesses;
- documented the aftermath of the incident;
- ensured the smooth operation of emergency services.
All seven people were hospitalized.
At the time of the initial report, there was no official information regarding their condition, diagnoses, or the medical facility to which they were transported.
Four of the victims are minors
The Volyn Regional Police reported that four of the seven hospitalized individuals are minors.
Law enforcement officials did not specify the children’s ages.
It is also unclear at this time whether all the victims were members of the same family or part of the same group of vacationers.
All that is known is that they were near a body of water during the thunderstorm.
The storm damaged buildings and cars
A severe thunderstorm also caused damage in other districts of the Volyn region.
Police units were deployed in the Lutsk and Kovel districts, where the storm damaged:
- buildings;
- vehicles;
- certain infrastructure facilities.
Law enforcement officers responded to reports from citizens and assisted people in areas affected by the storm.
Why It’s Dangerous to Stay Near a Body of Water During a Thunderstorm
Water is a good conductor of electricity. A lightning strike into a body of water or near the shore can be dangerous to people even at a certain distance from the point of impact.
During a thunderstorm, you must immediately:
- get out of the water;
- move away from the shore;
- leave open areas;
- find a sturdy building or a closed car;
- avoid touching metal structures.
Do not continue swimming, fishing, or staying on the beach after hearing the first claps of thunder.
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Where Not to Take Shelter During a Thunderstorm
The police urge people not to wait out a thunderstorm:
- under isolated trees;
- near advertising structures;
- near power lines;
- near metal structures;
- in an open field;
- on the shore of a body of water;
- under unstable structures.
Tall, isolated objects can attract lightning, and strong winds can knock down a tree, a utility pole, or a billboard.
The safest places are considered to be a sturdy building or a car with the windows closed.
In Lviv, lightning struck a six-year-old child
As reported by
The girl is in the intensive care unit. Doctors assessed her condition as moderate but stable.
These incidents demonstrate once again just how dangerous it can be to be outdoors during a thunderstorm.
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