Two injured in lightning strike at USF Track & Field event

TAMPA, Fla. - A nine-year-old girl and a 40-year-old woman have been hospitalized after being struck by lightning at USF.

The incident happened at about 9 a.m. Saturday morning, according to Tampa Fire and Rescue.

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Officials say that woman and the child were at a track and field event. The event had been delayed due to weather.

According to officials, the two victims were not struck directly by the lightning but were near a pole that had been hit.

Both victims are in stable condition, authorities said.