WATCH: Kempton roads flooded as storm hits city
A 50-year-old man has suffered moderate injuries after being indirectly struck by lightning
A thunder storm which hit parts of Ekurhuleni on Friday afternoon left a Boksburg man injured and several streets in Kempton Park and Brentwood Park flooded.
According to Ross Campbell, ER 24 spokesperson, a 50-year-old man has suffered moderate injuries after being indirectly struck by lightning at a hotel in Boksburg North.
“ER24 paramedics received a distress call from our community-based emergency vehicle and were on the scene at about 4pm. The man had apparently been eating lunch with his family under a gazebo when the lightning struck nearby,” said Campbell.
He suffered burns to his leg as well as other moderate injuries and was treated on scene before being transported to a private hospital in the area for further care.
In Kempton Park, the intersection of Monument and Dann roads were flooded, as well as Stanley Road in Pomona. The parking area at the Pick n Pay Centre in Brentwood Park were also flooded.
Beukes Road, Glen Marais storm water drain:
This video shows Stanley Road in Pomona.
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