Lightning Strikes an Apartment... A Housewife Doing Dishes Faces Sudden Disaster

Female Victim in China Sustains Minor Injuries

An unfortunate accident occurred when a woman doing the dishes in a home kitchen was suddenly struck by lightning.

Chinese online media 'Sohu TV' recently reported that a woman was struck by lightning in a home in Nanning City, Guangxi Province, China. The incident was recorded through an indoor closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera.

In the released footage, a sudden bright flash appears near the window, followed by sparks flying throughout the house. Startled, the woman collapses to the floor, causing items and dishes in the drawer to fall and break. The woman, buried among the broken shards, quickly gets up and evacuates.

Kitchen situation after lightning strike
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After the accident, the woman went to the hospital for treatment. Although she sustained minor injuries, it was confirmed that her life was not in serious danger. The woman told the media, "At the moment I was struck by lightning, I really thought I was going to die," adding, "Fortunately, I survived, and from now on, I will cherish the rest of my life and live with a grateful heart."

Local authorities believe that the damage was likely worsened due to electronic appliances in the kitchen. They advised, "During heavy rain, turn off the power to unused electronic devices and avoid touching metal objects as much as possible."

Meanwhile, lightning strikes in densely populated urban areas occur frequently. Recently, lightning accidents have been increasing due to climate instability.

At the end of last year, a lightning strike occurred at a stadium where an amateur soccer match was being held in a city in Brazil. Six players on the field collapsed due to the strike, and one of them was seriously injured and rushed to the hospital but ultimately passed away.

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