Ten people were injured following an incident in a Swedish park after a tree was struck by lightning during a severe storm. The event occurred at Tosselilla Sommarland Park, located in the Skåne region, following direct lightning strikes across the area. According to reports, the strong storm prompted the Swedish Meteorological Agency to issue warnings regarding heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across a large portion of the country.
The incident unfolded when lightning struck a tree within the park, causing branches to fall onto a group of people who were passing nearby. Health authorities confirmed that ten people were injured as a result of the falling debris. Medical response efforts were deployed immediately.
While two adults and five children received treatment at the scene, two other individuals required ambulance transport to a hospital. Authorities noted that one 45-year-old woman was being treated for serious injuries. In a formal statement, the Skåne region confirmed that while some injuries were minor, the overall response was significant due to the nature of the strike.
The combination of the severe weather and the physical impact resulted in the multiple injuries sustained by the people in the park. Emergency services managed the scene following the lightning strike, ensuring that necessary medical attention was provided to all those affected.
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