Murray, Ky (CLARKSVILLENOW) – On June 23 at approximately 6:30, The Murray State News reported that a person had been struck by lightning on campus, just outside of White College
The victim was taken to Murray Calloway County Hospital for treatment, and roads were blocked from Payne St to N. 13 St. while the area was examined.
Director of communications, Shawn Touney, confirmed that the individual was not a student and that. While it was initially believed that they had been struck by lightning, it could not be confirmed whether that was the case. Roads have now reopened and Murray State News continues to issue updates on the incident.