TAMPA, Fla. — Two people including a 9-year-old girl are in the hospital after being injured by a lightning strike in the area at a USF Track & Field event, according to a news release.
The incident happened Saturday morning during a weather delay, Tampa Fire Rescue said.
The 40-year-old woman and 9-year-old were not directly hit by the lightning that struck a pole in close proximity.
Tampa Fire Rescue said both individuals were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition.
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