Photos and videos were posted on social media.
Four people were injured and are being treated in critical condition by lightning which fell near the White House. Lightning struck Lafayette Square across from the White House yesterday during a severe thunderstorm.
The four people, two men and two women, were standing near a tree located a few meters away from the fence surrounding the presidential residence and offices. They were taken to a local hospital and are fighting for their lives.
Photos and videos were posted on social media.
WATCH: Fox weather camera captured this incredible lightning strike around the time the 4 people were struck near the White House. https://t.co/9liRqW7tqx @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/fsXTKCpYQq
— Lindsay Watts (@LindsayAWatts) August 5, 2022
BREAKING: 4 people in critical condition after apparent lightning strike near White Housepic.twitter.com/6YhLHYNDm9
— BNO News (@BNONews) August 4, 2022
Meanwhile, the Washington Post reported that it was the result of a large storm that swept through the city in the evening, with strong winds and bad weather.
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