Lightning Strike Kills One, Injures 14 in New Jersey
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A lightning strike at a New Jersey archery range killed one and injured 14 others, including eight children, on Wednesday. The victim, a 61-year-old instructor, died from his injuries. The injured suffered a range of ailments, from burns to general discomfort. All were transported to hospitals, with one individual sent to a burn center. This marks the 12th lightning fatality in the US this year and the second in New Jersey within two weeks. A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect at the time.
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