September 12th 2023.
A couple was lucky to escape with their lives after a 300 million volt lightning strike nearly killed them. The terrifying moment was captured on a Ring doorbell by a neighbor.
The couple had left their home in Chalgrave, Oxfordshire, just four minutes before the lightning destroyed their roof, blew up their boiler, and fried their electrical equipment. The strike was so powerful, it even damaged nearby cars.
The homeowner, who wished to remain anonymous, commented on the damage: "We made a lucky escape. I can't imagine what would have happened to us if we had still been inside. We're both still in shock. The damage is massive; there are three large holes in the roof, and structural damage around the door frames. We're not sure when the gas and electricity can be reconnected because the damage is so extensive. We probably have to move out and it could be weeks. Even our neighbor had damage to electrical equipment and the boiler from the same strike. Bricks from the chimney also fell on our car. It's really hard to believe. All our friends find it hard to believe. Even the home insurance were asking if we're sure because it's so rare."
The fire brigade was called to the scene and the neighbors rallied to clear up the street and to inform the couple of the strike. One neighbor, Jessica, heard the strike from her home across the street. She described the moment the lightning strike hit: "There was a huge bang and flash. We'd heard the thunder and not thought too much of it. But the bang was so loud I thought something might have been hit so went to look. It was scary: you just don't think it will happen."
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