WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. — A lightning strike killed a mother and hurt two others in Seminole County.
People in Winter Springs said they are devastated after hearing about the woman’s death.
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Two people, including a child, were just feet away and survived.
Photos: Child hurt, mother dies after lightning strikes tree in Winter Springs, police say
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Police and first responders were seen surrounding the tree where it happened Thursday afternoon.
The deadly lightning strike happened at Trotwood Park, not far from Keeth Elementary School.
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Police said the victims were just waiting for a sibling to get out of school.
The Seminole County school district will have counselors on hand Friday to talk to students about what happened.
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Police have not identified the victims.
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