3 struck by lightning in Miami-Dade County

Victims treated for burns and minor injuries

MIAMI, Fla. – Fire officials say that three people were struck by lightning during a storm in Miami-Dade County.

Fire Rescue says the men were hit Friday while working on a pickup truck.

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One of the men went into cardiac arrest, but was revived and taken to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

A second man was also hospitalized for burns.

A third victim suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital in Homestead.

There were also reports of hail in several areas of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.


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