The Washington Monument was struck by lightning on Saturday evening.
The incredible scene was captured live on a bystanders video.
https://twitter.com/tnix113/status/1426768621049716737
Gasps could be heard in the footage from people who witnessed it.
From 2010 to 2019, the Washington Monument has averaged being struck by lightning between once every five years and twice per year.
The monument, which is 555 feet tall, was also struck in June of 2020 and in June of this year.
INSANE Video from our @wusa9 SkyCam WOOOOOW #lightning #WashingtonMonument pic.twitter.com/iYmwDwDUMO
— Ryan Sprouse (@RSprouseNews) June 5, 2020
It is currently unclear if there was any damage to the iconic structure.
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