Queensland storms: Person is struck by lighting during severe weather

Person is fighting for life after being struck by lightning in a suburban street during severe storms – as an urgent warning is sent out for residents to stay indoors

  • A person has been struck by lighting in Brisbane’s north
  • They were rushed to hospital and are in a critical condition 

A person is fighting for their life in hospital after they were struck by lighting in a suburban street during wild storms.

Queensland Ambulance were called to a street at Brendale in Brisbane’s north after a person was hit by lighting around 2:30pm on Sunday. 

The person was treated by paramedics at the scene before they were rushed to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition. 

Queensland’s south-east is set for more severe thunderstorms for the remainder of Sunday afternoon. 

It’s expected to bring a number of lighting strikes along with heavy rainfall and  damaging winds.

More to come. 

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