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Child struck by lightning in Boynton Beach, rushed to trauma center
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points The incident involved a 15-year-old who was struck by lightning. A hospital trauma alert was issued for a teenager who suffered a serious injury.
A hospital trauma alert was issued for a teenager who suffered a serious injury. The incident involved a 15-year-old who was struck by lightning. The teenager was taken to a hospital for treatment on Sunday afternoon.
Further information about this incident is available from the source. Details about the teenager's condition are not provided, but the severity of the injury prompted a trauma alert and immediate medical attention.
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Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS12 ·
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