Seven taken to hospital after lightning strikes after Tampa game

Seven fans in the parking lot at Raymond James Stadium following the Buccaneers-Packers game were injured after lightning struck in a parking lot. Officials with Tampa Fire & Rescue said that seven people were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The storm rolled in just as the game ended, and clearly many fans were caught without shelter. However, it now appears that the hits were indirect:

Electrical storms and large crowds are always a potent, threatening mix. Two years ago, one fan was killed and nine more were injured when lightning struck the crowd just after a NASCAR race in Pocono, Pa.

Yahoo Sports is investigating the story and will update when more details are available.

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