WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – Two people were taken to a hospital as trauma alerts after authorities responded to a reported lightning strike Wednesday evening in Winter Garden.
Orange County Fire Rescue said crews assisted Winter Garden Fire Rescue with a medical emergency on the West Orange Trail near Plant Street at about 7:22 p.m.
The two people, described by authorities as a husband and wife in their 40s, were transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center.
FOX 35 Storm Tracker Radar detected a lightning strike in the area at 7:13 p.m. The strike was recorded close to the trail between Lakeview and Brayton roads.
Officials have not confirmed whether the two were directly struck by lightning or otherwise injured during the incident. Their conditions were not immediately available.
FOX 35 News has a crew at the scene gathering additional information. This is a developing story. Check back for updates here and on FOX Local Orlando.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by Orange County Fire Rescue and Winter Garden Fire Rescue.