Lightning strikes disables Illinois household's automobile on freeway, deputies say

[ad_1] An Illinois household walked away unhurt after deputies say lightning struck their automotive whereas they have been driving on a freeway on Saturday.

The incident occurred on Route 13 in southern Illinois simply earlier than 6 p.m. Deputies from the Williamson County Sheriff's Office responded and located the household of three standing outdoors the Ford, which had sustained substantial harm, based on the sheriff’s workplace.

The household instructed deputies that they heard a loud, gunshot-like noise earlier than the automobile crammed with smoke.

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A household survived a lightning strike whereas they have been touring down a freeway in Illinois on Saturday night, based on officers. (Williamson County Sheriff's Workplace)

Deputies decided that the lightning strike disabled the automotive's electrical system and brought about an explosion that blew aside the rear bumper and exhaust system, scattering particles throughout the roadway.

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Photos shared by the sheriff's workplace confirmed the extent of the harm, together with a small gap within the roof of the automobile.

No accidents have been reported and authorities stated the household was secure.

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The Williamson County Sheriff's Workplace stated a household's automobile sustained in depth harm after being struck by lightning on Saturday night whereas driving on a freeway in Illinois. (Williamson County Sheriff's Workplace)

Native firefighters additionally assisted and deputies stated the household's automobile was towed from the scene.

A number of roads throughout the county have been closed on Saturday due to flooding, based on the sheriff's workplace.

Deputies stated the lightning strike left a gap within the high of the automobile. (Williamson County Sheriff's Workplace)

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"Please use warning close to rising water. Excessive water and flowing water throughout roadways could also be swifter and deeper than anticipated," deputies warned.

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