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BA flight 'struck by lightning' forced to divert

Sky News Monday, 8 July 2024
A plane heading into Heathrow Airport was diverted when it was reportedly hit by lightning.
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Lightning can run through plumbing. The CDC warns that the risk of lightning traveling through plumbing might be less with plastic pipes than with metal pipes. “However, it is best to avoid any contact with plumbing and running water during a lightning storm to reduce your risk of being struck.”...

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