Lightning Strike Injures 14 at North Texas Lake; 2 Hospitalized

Lightning Strike at Lake Benbrook

• ⚡ A family gathered under a tree and a metal and canvas awning at Mustang Park on Lake Benbrook during a storm.
• ⚠️ They were holding onto the awning as the wind tried to blow it away when lightning struck.
• 🤕 The lightning hit the tree, then the metal poles of the awning, injuring 14 people, including children.
• 🚑 Two individuals were sent to hospitals by ambulance, while the other 12 were treated at the scene.
• 🚗 A nearby truck was also disabled by an electrical surge from the strike.

Aftermath and Expert Advice

• 🏥 Some of the injured remain in hospitals in Fort Worth as a precaution, but all are expected to recover.
• 🗣️ Experts are weighing in on better courses of action for escaping sudden Texas storms at the lake.
• ⚠️ The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of Texas weather and the importance of having a safety plan.