Multiple people were injured after being struck by lightning at the TPC River Highlands golf course in Cromwell, Connecticut, during the Travelers Championship. Emergency crews responded to the incident, and two people were transported to the hospital. The lightning strike led to a suspension of play at the PGA Tour event, which experienced a second three-hour delay due to dangerous weather conditions. The Cromwell Fire Department reported that the lightning struck a tree, affecting three people. Spectators and participants were advised to stay safe as the weather continued to impact the event.
The Cromwell Fire Department has reported that a lightning strike on a tree affected three people. Read more: https://t.co/cyinoJxhac https://t.co/0VkznSBWHG
2 people were taken to a hospital after lightning struck a tree near a PGA Tour event in Connecticut https://t.co/PdSEqDrROx
Lightning strike within TPC River Highlands sends two people to hospital, according to fire department: https://t.co/VnnpQCylD4
Spectators struck by LIGHTNING at Travelers Championship as PGA Tour event is hit by second three-hour dangerous weather delay https://t.co/TFut9tj1zd https://t.co/B3Xzdifn36
🚨#BREAKING: Reports of Multiple people are down and injuries have been reported after being hit from a lightning strike at a golf course 📌#Cromwell | #Connecticut At this time, multiple emergency crews are responding to a serious incident at the River Highland Golf Course in… https://t.co/d9OnH4XblF
🚨2 People on site were reportedly struck by lightning at TPC River Highlands, both conscious and transported to hospital. Everyone out there - stay safe! Play remains suspended. (Via @BreakingNowCT / Facebook) https://t.co/cEk2fkCfe9
🚨⛳️⚡️ #DEVELOPING: It’s being reported there’s possible injuries related to lightning strikes at TPC River Highlands, the site of the Travelers Championship. (Via: @BreakingNowCT) https://t.co/0q9kFva7cw
REPORTED MULTIPLE PEOPLE DOWN AT RIVER HIGHLAND GOLF COURSE FROM A LIGHTNING STRIKE