Lightning Injures 24 in Ohio
- Share via
Associated Press
RIPLEY, Ohio — Lightning struck a smokestack at a shoe plant today, sending an electrical charge through the building, and at least two dozen people were taken to hospitals, officials said.
Hospital officials said at least seven of the injured were admitted for observation. It was not immediately known if all the injured were plant employees.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
