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7 people struck by lightning on Grandfather Mountain; 1 airlifted to hospital

AVERY COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) -- Seven people were struck by lightning on Grandfather Mountain on Friday afternoon, according to a storm report from the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg Forecast Office.

The strike was reported on MacRae Peak at 12:05 p.m.

One person fell, resulting in a head injury. That person was airlifted to a nearby hospital.

Another person suffered burns from the lightning.

All other injuries were minor.


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