Crime & Safety

Lightning Buckles Pavement at Paulding Gas Station

Bolt struck during Wednesday's strong storms in the area.

A bolt of lightning struck a gas station in Paulding County Wednesday, buckling pavement and sending the top of a diesel tank flying through the air.

WSB-TV said the lightning struck during the strong storms that roared through the area.

The incident occurred at the Kroger gas station on Ridge Road. Lighting hit near the gas pumps, and witnesses said the fuel tank cover was launched 100 feet into the air.

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No one was hurt.


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