The blast destroyed the roof, chimney, boiler and electrical supply and sent bricks crashing into their car
A couple had a lucky escape after a lightning bolt struck their home minutes after they left - destroying the roof, blowing up the boiler and frying the electrics. A nearby Ring doorbell cam captured the moment electricity shot down from the clouds and through their home, four minutes after they popped out for lunch.
"We're both still in shock. The damage is massive; there are three large holes in the roof, and structural damage around the door frames. "Even our neighbour had damage to electrical equipment and the boiler from the same strike. Bricks from the chimney also fell on our car.
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