Lightning strike injures 4 at El Mirage school

Four people are rushed to the hospital today after being struck by lightning. It happened as strong storms moved through the West Valley this morning. One of those lightning bolts landed near a school bus stop in El Mirage. Let's get right out to Brian Webb. He is live with the very latest on this and man this could have been a lot worse Brian. Yeah, we're standing in front of El Mirage Elementary School where this happened. I'm told the four victims are all school employees and that no children were hurt. Let me show you where it happened. The bus drop off area is on the backside of this building on the west side of the school happened right about 8:30 a.m. While students were coming to school right at the same time, that strong storm hit the area. Heavy rain, lots of lightning, but I'm told One of those bolts was stronger than the others and landed with a large thunderclap scaring everyone around and then they realized four people were hurt. The fire captain who responded tells me they likely did not take a direct hit and that one of them was holding an umbrella which could have attracted the lightning bolt, who knows, but it was bad enough that they had to go to the hospital. I did speak to one teacher who was there when it happened. She was not hit but definitely shaken up. My heart was pounding so hard. The kids were scared, so I was trying to stay calm for them. Took them in quickly, but my heart was just pounding. I was terrified for them. So there is a fire station right across the street. The fire captain was one of the first responders. He tells me that the victims were conscious and talking as they were taken to the hospital, so they should be okay. And again, no children were hurt. Live in El Mirage, I'm Brian Webb, Fox 10 News. Very scary situation out there, Brian. Thank you.