(WASHINGTON) — Four people are in critical condition following an apparent lightning strike at a Washington, D.C., park, authorities said Thursday evening.
D.C. Fire and EMS said it had responded to Lafayette Park, located in front of the White House, and was treating and transporting the four patients.
U.S. Park Police officers were also on the scene.
The National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the area Thursday evening.
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