And finally… Video captures lightning striking construction crane

An Instagram user has captured a video of lightning striking a construction crane in Washington D.C.

The stormy event occurred during close to the Nationals Park baseball stadium, home to the Washington Nationals.

The crane struck was at the site of Dock 79 — part of the Anacostia riverfront project.

A spokesperson representing MRP Realty says that no one was hurt and only the crane operator’s radio was damaged.


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