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Child struck by lightning in Riverview

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A child was struck by lightning Thursday near a Riverview boat ramp, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue officials confirmed with WFLA.

First responders were called to the Williams Park boat ramp before the child was transported to a local trauma center in “critical condition.”

Authorities did not immediately provide the child’s age or any further details surrounding the incident.

This is a developing story.