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Sydney Struck by Monster Storm: Chaos, Commotion, and Lightning Strikes

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A monster storm hits Sydney, causing chaos and hospitalizing four individuals. Read on to learn about the dramatic events amidst the thunder and lightning.

In a dramatic turn of events, Sydney was battered by a monster storm that unleashed chaos and commotion across the city. The Sydney Opera House, an iconic landmark, witnessed a lightning strike that injured four individuals, sending shockwaves through the community. Reports from paramedics highlighted the severity of the situation as they attended to the victims struck by lightning near the Opera House. As the storm swept through Sydney, disrupting normalcy, train and flight delays added to the frenzy of the situation.

The thunderstorm, with a staggering 75,000 lightning strikes in just three hours, brought the city to a standstill, painting the skies with electric flashes and rumbling thunder. The NSW Ambulance services were kept on their toes as a teenager and three others seeking shelter under a tree fell victim to the powerful lightning amidst heavy rain. The intensity of the storm was evident as severe thunderstorms pummeled the city on Monday, drenching the streets and sending bolts of lightning across the skyline.

Amidst the chaos, four individuals, including a teenage male and individuals in their 20s and 30s, were struck by lightning near Sydney's Botanic Gardens. The ambulance service rushed to their aid, providing medical assistance as Sydney grappled with the aftermath of the storm. The widespread impact of the storm was felt beyond the immediate injuries, halting train services and creating commuter chaos as the T1 North Shore Line shut down, disrupting the daily routines of many.

Despite the mayhem caused by the wild storms, the resilience of Sydney and its community shone through as paramedics and emergency services worked tirelessly to assist those in need. The unexpected turn of events served as a reminder of the power of nature and the unpredictability of severe weather conditions, urging residents to stay safe and vigilant in the face of Mother Nature's fury.

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Monster storm hits Sydney: Four in hospital (NEWS.com.au)

Four people have been injured in a lightning strike near the Sydney Opera House as severe storms lash the city.

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Storm sweeps through Sydney, four people in hospital after lightning ... (Brisbane Times)

Paramedics are treating four people after a tree was struck by lightning near the Opera House as a sudden storm sweeps through Sydney.

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Sydney thunderstorm causes train and flight delays and widespread ... (9News)

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Sydney lightning strikes: four people 'knocked unconscious' at ... (The Guardian)

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75000 lightning strikes as severe storms pummel Sydney (Weatherzone)

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Four people struck by lightning outside Sydney's Botanic Gardens ... (ABC News)

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Storm sweeps through Sydney, four people hospitalised after ... (WAtoday)

Paramedics are treating four people after a tree was struck by lightning near the Opera House as a sudden storm sweeps through Sydney.

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Four people hit by lightning near Australia's Sydney Opera House (Aljazeera.com)

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