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A man struck by lightning as he was walking down the street in Staten Island, United States, has described the experience as "horrific". Thomas Fahmy said he had been walking to the dentist on 27 August when he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground. Fahmy was sent to hospital with the help of a local resident who called 911, and did not sustain serious injuries. Tap the link in @BBCNews’s bio to read more. #Weather #Lightning #BBCNews

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