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2 children taken to hospital after possible lightning strike in Johnson County

Medics transported the children to be checked out after a nearby lightning strike at the FFA Leadership Center.

TRAFALGAR, Ind. — Medics transported two children to the hospital to be checked out after a lightning strike in Johnson County Thursday afternoon. 

Police said they received a call of several people complaining of minor pain from reportedly being shocked at the FFA Leadership Center in Trafalgar.  

Police said the children involved were not sure if they actually felt something or if it was a combination of the extremely loud noise and lights.

Medics said none of the injuries were serious, but 15 children were checked at the scene and two were transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. 

The fire department checked the area reportedly struck but could not find any visible damage. 

The Johnson County Sheriff's Department later clarified their attempt to get information out quickly resulted in less than accurate information being relayed.

Credit: WTHR
Live Doppler 13 Radar image of the storm in the area of the reported lightning strike that injured several children.

As summer storms approach, it’s important to be weather aware. Here are some tips to protect you and your family from lightning:  

  • “When thunder roars, go indoors.” If you are outside, take shelter right away inside a building or car. Put the windows up.  
  • Avoid utility poles, metal fences and standalone trees 
  • If you are swimming, get to dry land fast and find shelter 
  • Avoid using appliances and taking showers 
  • Stay indoors for 30 minutes after the thunder ends, because lightning can strike 10 miles away from rain 

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