Six Children Hospitalized After Lightning Strike Near School Football Field
Six children were hospitalized after a lightning strike occurred near where they were playing football at Fairforest Middle School in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Nashville, TN, September 7, 2026 — Six children have been hospitalized following a lightning strike that occurred near Fairforest Middle School in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The incident happened while the children were playing football.
The lightning strike resulted in six young individuals requiring hospitalization. The exact circumstances surrounding the strike, including the precise time and location relative to the children and the school grounds, were not immediately detailed.
Fairforest Middle School is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The children were engaged in a football activity when the lightning occurred. Further details regarding the severity of their injuries and their current medical conditions were not provided.
Emergency services responded to the scene. The number of children hospitalized as a direct result of the lightning strike is six. Information regarding the contractor responsible for any facilities, the permit status for the football activity, or inspection outcomes related to the incident is not available in the provided summary.
The specific nature of the lightning strike and the subsequent medical response for the hospitalized children are areas where additional information was not disclosed. The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather events and the importance of safety precautions.
Story summarized from the original created by FOX Carolina News Staff, Gray News staff on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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