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Margate lightning strike kills mother and 2-year-old child during Sunday storm, police say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Nikiya Carrero , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A 911 call reported the strike, and personnel rushed to the scene to provide assistance. They were identified as a 31-year-old woman and her 2-year-old child.
A mother and her young child were killed by a lightning strike. The victims were found on a sidewalk and received immediate aid from responders, including CPR. They were identified as a 31-year-old woman and her 2-year-old child.
The incident occurred on a Sunday afternoon, prompting a response from emergency services. A 911 call reported the strike, and personnel rushed to the scene to provide assistance. Further details about the incident are available, including the time of the emergency call and the hospital where the mother was taken for treatment.
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Category: safety Published: August 23, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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