2 men struck by lightning while playing soccer

By The Associated Press

Posted Aug 8, 2018 08:47:10 AM.

Last Updated Aug 8, 2018 09:20:36 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Police say two men have been struck by lightning on a soccer field in Queens.

It happened at Flushing Meadows Corona Park Tuesday evening as a thunderstorm rolled through the area.

Police say a 30-year-old was hospitalized in critical condition.

The other person, a 42-year-old, is expected to survive.

Police say a third man was hit by lighting 20 minutes later in Jamaica, Queens. There was no word on his condition.

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