Schoolboy died of burns from lightning strike

A SCHOOLBOY died of extensive burns, along with other injuries, after being struck by a bolt of lightning.

Schoolboy died of burns from lightning strike
Wed, 15 Oct, 2008 - 01:00

Patrick “Paddy” Ryan, 14, of Kilclare Crescent, Tallaght, Dublin 24, was walking across a green area during a thunder and lightning storm on April 12 last when he was electrocuted, Dublin County Coroner’s Court heard.

Coroner Dr Kieran Geraghty described it as a freak and very tragic accident.

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