Lightning hits car, deploys airbag; driver injured
Airbag stock photo via Flickr user Shanna Riley
TITUSVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Lightning struck a car driving on Interstate 95 in Florida, deploying its airbag and injuring the driver.
Brevard County fire officials say a lightning strike also injured a motorcyclist driving nearby on the same highway. Both victims were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Brevard County Fire Rescue didn't provide information about the drivers.
The injuries were part of a stormy night in the area. Fire officials said eight homes were damaged and five tree fires were started by lightning strikes.