Person hospitalized after lightning strike in Orlando

Lightning strike happened near 9900 Dowden Road, fire officials said

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ORLANDO, Fla. – One person was hospitalized on Tuesday following a lightning strike in Orlando, according to the Orlando Fire Department.

Fire officials said the lightning strike happened near 9900 Dowden Road.

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The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition, fire officials added.

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This comes roughly a day after a 12-year-old was struck by lightning in Sebastian Inlet, though the sheriff’s office reported that the child’s condition was stable.

No additional information is available at this time.

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