3 children hospitalised in Puerto Rico after lightning strikes beach

LOOP NEWS – Lightning struck a beach in the northern coastal town of Isabela during inclement weather Monday, injuring three children, one seriously, Puerto Rican police said.

The children, whose ages ranged from seven to 12, were taken to a hospital in the nearby town of Aguadilla, a police statement said. The oldest youngster was listed in serious condition, it said.

No further details were released.