From Spartanburg County, S.C.: A group of children playing football were affected by a lightning strike. They were taken to a hospital for treatment, although their injuries are not believed to be serious. The incident occurred on a field where the children were engaged in a game.

Officials reported that the lightning did not directly hit any of the children, but it was close enough to cause one child to lose consciousness briefly. The children were playing together when the incident happened.

Further information about the incident is available from the source, including the response of deputies to the scene and the actions taken after the lightning strike.