Four people are reportedly in critical condition following a lightning strike at a park in Washington D.C. on Thursday.
- The incident occurred in the early evening at Lafayette Park, which is located in front of the White House, according to D.C. Fire and EMS. Following the lightning strike, the four victims -- two men and two women -- were transported to local hospitals with "life-threatening injuries," the agency reports. No further details have been released.
- Earlier in the day, the National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Washington D.C. area.
- This is a developing story. Check back with TopicPulse for updates.