NEW YORK - Six people including a 13-year-old boy were rushed to Jacobi Medical Center after they were struck by lighting at Orchard Beach in the Bronx.EMS responded to the beach in Pelham Bay Park at about 5:20 p.m.
Thursday, the FDNY said. Medics treated and then transported the victims to the hospitalInteractive radar imagery shows a storm cell right over the Bronx at that time.
The parks department says the storm came up quickly.Lifeguards had cleared all swimmers from the water and the staff made announcements over the public address system instructing people to clear the beach.Get breaking news alerts in the free FOX5NY News app! | Sign up for FOX 5 email newslettersThe six victims who were sitting together did not get away from.