EL MIRAGE, AZ — Four people were hospitalized after being struck by lightning Friday morning as storms moved through the Valley.
El Mirage police were first called to the school bus drop-off at El Mirage Elementary School around 8:40 a.m. for reports of a lightning strike. When they arrived, they located four adults who had been struck by lightning.
All four people were taken to hospitals for treatment and were conscious. The extent of their injuries is not yet known.
More storms are likely from late morning into early evening. A few could turn strong to severe, mainly across southern and central Arizona. Damaging winds and hail are the main threats through early evening.
Stay with us for updates on this developing story.
