At Least 22 Injured Following Lightning Strike in Liberec

All of the patients are expected to make a full recovery.

At least 22 people were taken to the hospital in Liberec on Sunday after lightning hit a tree.

All of the patients, which included at least nine children, are in stable condition and many have already been discharged from the hospital.

One woman was sent to the ICU suffering from minor burns and trouble moving her limbs, but a spokesperson told CT24 her condition is improving.

The originally announced 18 casualties, some of whom had to be resuscitated by paramedics on the spot, suffered injuries ranging from severe to light.

Three other people were later admitted to hospital on the recommendation of medical professionals and one more injured person, in addition to the originally announced 18, was taken to hospital by ambulance.

The injured had been hiding under a tree at a public park when the accident occurred.

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