Update: A man is confirmed dead after two people were struck by lightning on the top of Mt Warning (Wollumbin), near Murwillumbah, this morning.
Emergency services were alerted about 4.50am today (Tuesday December 6), that at least two people had been injured by lightning.
It’s believed a man and woman camped on the summit overnight; rescuers on the summit have confirmed the man has died and a woman is being treated for neck and head injuries The ages and nationality of the couple is yet to be confirmed.
The rescue operation is being co-ordinated by police from Tweed/Byron Local Area Command and will involve volunteers from the Volunteer Rescue Association and State Emergency Service, as well as NSW Ambulance Paramedics.
Original report: A rescue operation is underway after lightning struck a group of people on the top of Mt Warning, near Murwillumbah (Wollumbin), this morning.
Emergency services were alerted about 4.50am today (Tuesday December 6), that at least two people had been injured by lightning.
It’s believed three or four people may have camped on the summit overnight, but the sexes, age and nationality of those involved is yet to be confirmed.
A rescue operation is being co-ordinated by police from Tweed/Byron Local Area Command and will involve volunteers from the Volunteer Rescue Association and State Emergency Service, as well as NSW Ambulance Paramedics.
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