Norwegian Olympic medallist Audun Grønvold has died aged 49 after being struck by lightning. Grønvold competed in the event of ski cross in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics in which he won a bronze medal. The news of his death was announced by the Norwegian Ski Federation in a statement yesterday (16 July). The federation […]

9 months ago

They were trying to shelter from the storm at the time of the incident Five people including four female footballers have been killed after being struck by lightning. According to The Mirror, the footballers were taking shelter from the storm under a nearby tree when the incident occurred. Another two female victims were rushed to […]

1 year ago

Warning: Graphic Content A footballer has been tragically killed after he was struck by lightning during a game in Indonesia. A chilling video shared online caught the moment the lighting bolt struck the player, who immediately collapsed at Siliwangi Stadium in Bandung, West Java. He was later identified as Septain Raharja, 35, who was competing […]

2 years ago

She was saved by a very particular item of clothing. A woman in Offaly is “lucky to be alive” after she was struck by lightning while standing in her kitchen on Tuesday. Caroline Burke was standing in her kitchen when lightening struck a tap outside the house which caused an “explosion.” “As I was putting […]

3 years ago

The weather warning has been upgraded for specific parts of the country. More bad news. While the news of  hottest counties in the country this week isn’t necessarily going to be staying in the past, looking forward, things aren’t super bright in the immediate future. As well as giving us the bad news that there will potentially […]

8 years ago

The definition of “a bit of a mixed bag”. After the weekend of sweaty temperatures mixed with rain and clouds and a freakishly powerful lightning storm, it looks this week will be… giving us more of the same? No sign of a follow-up of the weather warnings that took up the majority of the country […]

8 years ago