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lightning strike Brecon Beacons Serious incident

Brecon Beacons, Pen y Fan, Cribyn, Corn Du

Two people died and two others were injured following separate lightning strikes in the Brecon Beacons near Pen y Fan on Sunday midday. Casualties were struck on Cribyn and Corn Du peaks; two were airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries and subsequently died, while two others were treated for burns injuries.

Outcome: two fatalities, two injured evacuated by helicopter and treated for burns

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