Delta flight may have been struck by lightning before landing at Atlanta airport, officials say

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ATLANTA — A Delta flight landing in Atlanta may have been struck by lightning Tuesday morning, airline officials told Channel 2 Action News.

The suspected lightning strike happened on Delta Flight 1192 from LaGuardia to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport before it landed at around 9:30 a.m.,

Delta says it declared an emergency for the suspected strike per its protocol.

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In addition to this potential lightning strike, a Delta spokesperson said a passenger on the flight had an unrelated medical issue, prompting a second emergency declaration.

The plane is being inspected per Delta protocol.

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