9 people injured when lightning strike causes tree to fall

Nine people were injured Sunday when a lightning strike caused a tree to fall at a swim club in Pennsylvania.

Lightning flashed and then a tree fell onto a tent around 5 p.m., injuring two adults and seven children, WPVI reported.

Some of the victims were taken to a hospital. Three people were severely injured. Six people suffered minor injuries, WPVI reported.

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