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2 struck by lightning in Corolla

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

COROLLA, N.C. (WTVD) -- A civilian and volunteer firefighter were struck by lightning in Corolla Tuesday night.



The firefighter was responding to a report of a home being hit by lightning when the strike occurred in the 200 block of Crane Road at 8:45 p.m., WVEC reported.



Both were transported to Virginia Beach for treatment and are considered to be in stable condition.

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