An Illinois household walked away unhurt after deputies say lightning struck their automotive whereas they had been driving on a freeway on Saturday.
The incident occurred on Route 13 in southern Illinois simply earlier than 6 p.m. Deputies from the Williamson County Sheriff’s Workplace responded and located the household of three standing outdoors the Ford, which had sustained substantial harm, in keeping with the sheriff’s workplace.
The household informed deputies that they heard a loud, gunshot-like noise earlier than the automobile stuffed with smoke.
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A household survived a lightning strike whereas they had been touring down a freeway in Illinois on Saturday night, in keeping with officers. (Williamson County Sheriff’s Workplace)
Deputies decided that the lightning strike disabled the automotive’s electrical system and precipitated an explosion that blew aside the rear bumper and exhaust system, scattering particles throughout the roadway.
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The strike disabled the automotive’s electrical system and blew off the rear bumper and exhaust, scattering particles on the highway, in keeping with the sheriff’s workplace. (Williamson County Sheriff’s Workplace)
Photographs shared by the sheriff’s workplace confirmed the extent of the harm, together with a small gap within the roof of the automobile.
No accidents had been reported and authorities mentioned the household was protected.
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The Williamson County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned a household’s automobile sustained intensive harm after being struck by lightning on Saturday night whereas driving on a freeway in Illinois. (Williamson County Sheriff’s Workplace)
Native firefighters additionally assisted and deputies mentioned the household’s automobile was towed from the scene.
A number of roads throughout the county had been closed on Saturday on account of flooding, in keeping with the sheriff’s workplace.
Deputies mentioned the lightning strike left a gap within the high of the automobile. (Williamson County Sheriff’s Workplace)
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“Please use warning close to rising water. Excessive water and flowing water throughout roadways could also be swifter and deeper than anticipated,” deputies warned.
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