One person was killed and 13 injured in a lightning strike in New Jersey.

One person was killed and 13 injured when lightning struck in the U.S. state of New Jersey, The New York Times (NYT) reported on Wednesday, July 16, citing a police statement.

They clarified that a 61-year-old man became a victim of the atmospheric phenomenon, 13 victims received injuries of varying degrees — from burns to general malaise, they are now hospitalized. Some of them were minors.

A lightning strike occurred at an archery center in Jackson Township, New Jersey. At that time, a thunderstorm warning was in effect in the area, the publication added.

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