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Lightning struck a beach in the northern coastal city of Isabela during bad weather on Monday, injuring three children, one seriously, Puerto Rican police said.
The children, ranging in age from 7 to 12, were taken to a hospital in the nearby city of Aguadilla, a police statement said. The oldest young person is said to be in serious condition, the report said.
No further details have been released.
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