Near the White House, four persons have suffered critical injuries after being struck by lightning.
According to fire officials, the two males and two women were struck and killed while in a strong storm at Lafayette Park in Washington, DC.
Secret service agents were among the first to help the casualties because of the park's proximity to the US presidency's seat.
The injured people's identities have not yet been verified.
On Thursday night, lightning struck four persons who were standing close to a tree by the White House compound's perimeter gate.
According to a statement from DC Fire and EMS, "all four were suffering from significant, life-threatening injuries." All four patients were swiftly treated and transported, and they were all brought to nearby hospitals.
Authorities have not yet determined if they were acquainted and what they were doing before to the lightning strike.
Following the event, a portion of the park remained blocked, and emergency personnel were there.
On Thursday night, the National Weather Service had issued a thunderstorm warning for the region.
A seven-acre public park called Lafayette Square is situated just to the north of the White House. Visitors are frequently packed there, especially in the summer.
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