As Chicago was pummeled by heavy rain and thunderstorms Sunday, lightning struck ferociously across the city.
While the storms lashed the city and flash flood warnings were put in place, a driver caught the moment a bolt struck a telephone pole, blowing it into a million tiny pieces.
The clip was taken by local resident Anja Englert on her drive home. It looks even more devastating in slo-mo.
The Illinois Medical District transit station also took a direct hit, causing parts of its canopy to collapse and train services across several lines to come to a halt.
That moment, which was preceded by a succession of sparks and flashes, was caught on camera by passing motorists. Read more…
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