The lightning disable the vehicle of the Illinois family on the highway, the deputies say

A family from Illinois moved unknown after the deputies said lightning He hit their car while driving on a highway on Saturday.

The accident occurred on Route 13 in southern Illinois just before 18:00 The Office of the Sheriff of the County of Williamson He replied and found the three standing family outside the Ford, who had suffered substantial damage, according to the sheriff’s office.

The family told the deputies that he had heard a strong noise, similar to a gun before the vehicle filled with smoke.

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A family survived a lightning strike while traveling along a highway in Illinois on Saturday evening, according to the officials. (Office of the Sheriff of the County of Williamson)

The deputies determined that the lightning has disabled the car’s electrical system and caused an explosion that made the rear bumper and the exhaust system skip, dispersing the debris through the roadway.

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The strike disabled the car’s electrical system and greeted the rear bumper and the exhaust, spreading the debris on the road, according to the sheriff’s office. (Office of the Sheriff of the County of Williamson)

The images shared by the Sheriff office showed the extent of the damage, including a small hole in the roof of the vehicle.

No injuries were reported and the authorities said that the family was safe.

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The Office of the Sheriff of the County of Williamson said that a vehicle from a family suffered a large damage after being hit by lightning on Saturday evening while driving on a highway in Illinois. (Office of the Sheriff of the County of Williamson)

Local firefighters also witnessed and the deputies said that the family’s vehicle was towed by the scene.

Several roads throughout the county were closed on Saturday due to floods, According to the sheriff office.

The deputies said that the lightning has left a hole in the upper part of the vehicle. (Office of the Sheriff of the County of Williamson)

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“Please use attention close to increasing water. The high water and water flows through the roads can be faster and deeper than expected,” the deputies warned.