The Brief
- A lightning bolt struck a police cruiser in Newcastle, Oklahoma, during a severe storm, but no one was injured.
- The incident happened as tornadoes hit parts of Oklahoma and Nebraska, destroying homes and buildings.
- Tens of thousands lost power and some highways were closed due to flooding and storm damage.
NEWCASTLE, Okla. – A shocking moment was caught on surveillance video when a lightning bolt quickly struck a police cruiser.
Black smoke quickly appeared and evaporated from the vehicle, which still appeared to be largely intact.
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