Lightning Strike Injures 16 Inmates at Lorain County Prison
16 inmates at a prison in Lorain County, Ohio, were struck by lightning. Seven of the inmates remain hospitalized, with one seriously injured.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 12, 2026 —
LORAIN COUNTY, OH – Sixteen inmates at a correctional facility in Lorain County, Ohio, were injured after being struck by lightning. The incident occurred during a recent severe weather event.
Of the 16 individuals affected, seven continue to receive medical attention in hospitals. Reports indicate that one inmate sustained serious injuries as a result of the lightning strike.
Further details regarding the specific circumstances of the incident, including the exact date and time, the location within the prison where the inmates were struck, and the names of the facility and the injured inmates, were not immediately available. The extent of the injuries for the remaining nine inmates who were struck but are not hospitalized is also not specified.
Officials have not yet released information on any ongoing investigations or assessments related to the incident. The condition of the seriously injured inmate is being monitored.
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