Watch: Lightning bolt blasts police cruiser

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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