Man struck by lightning in Henry County

HENRY COUNTY – A Henry County man is lucky to be alive after experiencing what he said was a lightning strike.

The incident occurred Wednesday around 11:40 PM in the 700 block of Lee's Ridge Road.

According to the Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center, the 44-year-old was at his electrical box inside his house when he was struck by lightning.

The man reportedly received serious electric shock injuries to his feet and elbows.