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PGA Tour FedEx Cup: Lightning Strikes, 6 People Injured

Six people were injured following a lightning storm at the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup in Atlanta. Per TMZ, the lightning struck at around 4:45 PM and hit a tree. This…

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Six people were injured following a lightning storm at the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup in Atlanta.

Per TMZ, the lightning struck at around 4:45 PM and hit a tree. This caused debris to fly and injured the aforementioned six people, which included one child. No one was hit by the actual lightning bolt, and the injuries sustained weren’t life-threatening.

After the lightning, game play was canceled for the day.

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