Fortunately, No Injuries Reported
Swift Response Restores Power Supply Quickly
A breathtaking scene reminiscent of a movie, in which a lightning strike created a massive pillar of fire on a highway in the United States, was captured on a police car’s dashcam and has become a hot topic. On August 12 (local time), the Mount Pleasant Police Department in South Carolina released footage on its social media accounts that had been recorded by a patrol car’s dashcam while monitoring the highway.
A breathtaking scene reminiscent of a movie, where lightning strikes create a massive pillar of fire on a highway in the United States, was captured on a police car’s dashcam, sparking attention. Mount Pleasant Police Department SNS
In the released footage, lightning struck a utility pole and tree on the left side of the road, instantly sending a huge orange pillar of fire shooting up into the sky, creating a scene straight out of a movie. At the same time, sparks flew from power lines on the opposite side of the road, further evoking the atmosphere of a disaster film. Fortunately, no one was injured by the lightning strike, and thanks to the swift response of the local power company, electricity supply and traffic flow were quickly restored.
The police department set the lightning footage to the famous rock band AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” as background music. The video has garnered millions of views. Viewers commented in shock, with one saying, “I thought the end of the world had come.” Local police stated, “This incident demonstrates both the power of nature and the dangers of electrical infrastructure,” adding, “The lightning strike caused a power outage and about three hours of traffic congestion. While the severed transmission lines were being repaired, residents and businesses suffered from the blackout.”
A breathtaking scene reminiscent of a movie, where lightning strikes create a massive pillar of fire on a highway in the United States, was captured on a police car’s dashcam, sparking public interest. Mount Pleasant Police Department SNS
Meanwhile, the reason cars and airplanes can operate with little damage even under severe weather conditions such as thunder and lightning is due to the Faraday Cage effect. Although vehicles and aircraft are not necessarily made of materials strong enough to withstand electrical shocks, they are designed so that the impact from lightning or electrical strikes naturally flows along the exterior of the body, away from the interior. As a result, even if a car is struck by lightning, the driver inside is not harmed by electric shock or similar dangers.
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