Lightning strike near the US White House caused 2 deaths and 2 injuries

Xinhua News Agency, Washington, August 5th (Reporter Sun Ding) The US capital Washington Police said on the 5th that two of the four of the four who had suffered a lightning attack near the White House had died.

Police said that the victims were in their 70s and couples from Wisconsin, and two other men and women were still in danger.

On the evening of the 4th, thunderstorms appeared in Washington and surrounding areas. The clouds and heavy rain were covered with heavy rain and heavy rain on the area where the White House was located.The wounded was then taken to the hospital for treatment.

The White House press secretary Karina Jean-Pierre issued a statement on the 5th that he was sad to live in this lightning strike incident.

The Washington Emergency Department reposted a security reminder on social media on the 5th that the possibility of severe thunderstorms on the day was very high. People should hide into the room or car when they hear the thunder, and do not hide under the tree to avoid rain.

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