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Man struck by lightning while pumping gas

VILLAGE OF BARKER, N.Y. (UPI) -- A Village of Barker, N.Y., man said he survived being struck by lightning, with only minimal injuries, while pumping gas into his car.

William Hall said he was pumping gas at the K&K Food Mart when he was struck by lightning and knocked unconscious, WIVB-TV, Buffalo, N.Y, reported Monday.

"Started pumping the gas, and I seen a very bright orange light, followed by a very bright white light, and then total darkness. I went out," Hall said. "I was very numb, shaky. Hard to catch my breath. My heart was beating really rapid."

Hall said he was unconscious for about five minutes but he awoke to find himself uninjured, except for muscle soreness and some small blisters on his elbow.

The incident was caught on film by K&K security cameras.

"Everybody tells me I'm lucky, and I feel that way. I really do," Hall said.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

This news arrived on: 10/07/2008

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