How one lightning strike can cause multiple fatalities

AccuWeather 2018-03-26

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A lightning strike killed at least 16 people and injured approximately 140 others in Rwanda this month. While these events are rare in the United States, following lightning safety precautions are necessary to prevent these tragedies.
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