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Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK

Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK
BBC UK Friday 26 June 2026, 19:26 UTC 1 min read
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Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat.

Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat.
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