Lightning Strikes soldiers at Fort Gordon in Georgia

One soldier killed

AUGUSTA, Georgia (WDEF) – A bolt of lightning struck 10 soldiers Wednesday at Fort Gordon in Georgia.

“It is with a heavy heart Fort Gordon confirms one of the soldiers in the lightning strike this afternoon succumbed to their injuries,” said Anne Bowman, Fort Gordon deputy public affairs officer.

Base officials say the soldiers were struck around 11 AM at Training Area 26.

All ten were taken to the hospital.

Army officials have not identified the soldier who was killed or any of the others at this time.