Sixteen Incarcerated Individuals Hospitalized After Lightning Strike at Ohio Correctional Facility
Sixteen incarcerated individuals were hospitalized on Wednesday evening following a lightning strike at Grafton Correctional Institution in Ohio.
Raleigh Durham, NC, August 13, 2026 —
Grafton, Ohio – Sixteen individuals incarcerated at the Grafton Correctional Institution were hospitalized Wednesday evening after a lightning strike occurred at the facility. The incident took place on Wednesday evening.
Details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the lightning strike, the exact number of individuals directly affected by the strike itself, or their current medical conditions were not immediately available.
The Grafton Correctional Institution is a state-run facility located in Grafton, Ohio. Information regarding the exact number of inmates housed at the institution was not provided.
Further details on the extent of injuries and the ongoing treatment of the hospitalized individuals were not immediately released by facility or state officials. The specific reason for the hospitalization was stated to be the result of a lightning strike.
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