PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A teenage girl was taken to a hospital Friday afternoon after a lightning strike on St. Pete Beach.
According to St. Pete Beach Deputy Fire Chief Adam Poirrier, the 17-year-old girl was taken to Tampa General Hospital after a lightning strike near her and her family just before 12:30 p.m.
What You Need To Know
- Girl, 17, taken to Tampa General Hospital after lightning strike on St. Pete Beach
- Emergency crews arrived to find a family of three that appeared to be struck by lightning while under an umbrella on the beach
- Two adult victims were treated on-scene and refused any additional medical treatment. The teen girl was then taken to Tampa General
- Lightning safety: What to do when a storm approaches
St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue responded to calls of a lightning strike at the beach access at 4700 Gulf Boulevard. Crews arrived to find a family of three that appeared to be struck by lightning while under an umbrella on the beach.
Multiple units from St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue responded with 13 personnel and were assisted by four additional units.
Crews quickly rendered emergency aid to all the victims.
Two adult victims were treated on-scene and refused any additional medical treatment. The teen girl was then taken to Tampa General.
This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.