Lightning strike seriously injures two men in Tatarstan

31.07.2024 13:13

The Republican Clinical Hospital of Tatarstan reported that two men were seriously struck by lightning in the Laishevsky district of the city.

It is emphasized that the incident caused significant injuries to the victims.

The medical facility reported: "One of the wounded was admitted to us with first- and second-degree burns. He is in intensive care in serious condition," as reported by TASS .

The second victim was taken to the acute surgical treatment department for complex cardiac arrhythmias. He is in satisfactory condition.

Lightning strike

Yesterday, July 30, it was reported that a storm warning was in effect in Tatarstan.

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The relevant information was broadcast by the Main Directorate of the Russian Emergencies Ministry for the region.

Thunderstorms and gusty winds of 15-20 meters per second were predicted.

In some parts of the region, wind speed reached 24 meters per second, and significant precipitation in the form of heavy rain and hail was observed.

Author: Margarita Sadkovskaya Editor of Internet resources