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16 inmates were hit by lightning at a prison, 7 remain hospitalized
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Brian Koster, Vasi Prokos, Julia Thyret, Debra Worley , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the incident can be found through news sources, including WSMV 4 News affiliates.
A lightning strike affected multiple inmates at an Ohio prison. Seven inmates are still in the hospital as of the latest update. The incident occurred when prisoners were heading back from dinner.
The extent of the injuries varies, with one inmate being seriously hurt and requiring air transport to a hospital. Further information about the incident can be found through news sources, including WSMV 4 News affiliates. The prison's staff reported no injuries among their personnel, and some inmates have already returned after receiving treatment.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A lightning strike affected multiple inmates at an Ohio prison. Seven inmates are still in the hospital as of the latest update. The incident occurred when prisoners were heading back from dinner…
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