20 people injured by lightning strike at South Carolina lake

Twenty people were injured by a reported lightning strike at a South Carolina lake on Tuesday, fire officials confirmed.

First responders assessed eight adults and 12 minors for electrocution after reports of a lightning strike hitting the water, Lexington County Fire Chief Kyle Minick said.

Twelve of the patients were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, the County of Lexington said in a statement. All patients are expected to recover.