A total of 12 people were injured, though it appears none were directly struck by lightning outside today’s Buccaneers-Packers game.
According to WFLA in Tampa, a dozen fans outside Raymond James Stadium were injured by an indirect lightning strike.
Tampa Fire Rescue got a call at 4:11 p.m., right after the Bucs lost a 20-3 decision to the Packers. First responders included crews who were already at the stadium.
Seven patients were taken the St. Joseph’s hospital in stable condition, and four or five more were headed there on their own.
Some of the injured were knocked to the ground when the lightning struck nearby.
Given the large amount of people in a large open space, it’s likely fortunate the injuries weren’t worse.
