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Severe weather in the U.S.: Lightning strikes prison – 16 inmates hospitalized

A lightning strike at a prison in Ohio leads to the hospitalization of 16 inmates.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A lightning strike was reported at a prison in Ohio as inmates were returning from dinner. Following the incident, a total of 16 inmates required medical attention.

According to reports, one of the inmates was severely injured and had to be flown to a hospital, while the others were taken to a nearby facility. The exact circumstances of the incident are still unclear.

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