Several people injured, including one seriously, after lightning strikes a tree at Tosselilla Summer Park in Sweden

Lightning struck a tree at Tosselilla Summer Park in Tomelilla, southern Sweden, on June 28, injuring several visitors and seriously hurting one woman in her 40s.

Regional health officials said nine people in total were treated or taken to hospital after the strike, including five children. Two adults were taken away by ambulance with minor injuries, while two adults and five children later sought emergency care on their own.

Park staff said they had already moved visitors away from rides and pools as the storm approached. Reports said the lightning strike caused tree debris to hit people in the area.

Park response

Tosselilla said several people were injured when lightning struck directly in the area. According to local reporting, staff quickly got medical help to the scene, and the park remained open after the incident.

The park’s operations manager, Tommy Bauer, said precautions had already been taken before the storm hit, with visitors cleared from rides and pools.

Weather warnings

The incident happened during a period of severe thunderstorms in southern and central Sweden, with the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute issuing weather warnings.

Authorities had not publicly detailed any formal investigation or further action as of the latest reports. The condition of the seriously injured woman was also not immediately updated.