At least 1 person struck by lightning as storms move through west Georgia

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. — Fire officials in Troup County say that at least one person has been struck by lightning on Wednesday afternoon.

Officials confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that there were several lightning strikes around an apartment complex off of Old Airport Road.

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At least one person was struck. Their current condition is unknown.

It’s unclear if anyone else was injured or if the apartment complex sustained any damage.

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