Eight people, including a teenager, were taken to hospital Sunday following a freak lightning strike at a crowded Venice Beach, stated the Los Angeles Fire Department.
LAFD spokeswoman Katherine Main told the media that one of the individuals was in grave condition following the afternoon incident, while another was considered critical. The status of the remaining six was listed as fair.
Seven of those taken to hospital were adults while the eighth was a 15-year-old, Main added.