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2 Men Fighting For Their Lives After Being Struck By Lightning In Newark, Officials Say

NEWARK, Del. (CBS) -- Two men are fighting for their lives after being struck by lightning. Authorities responded to reports of a lightning strike at 4:15 p.m. on the 100 block of Medley Drive in Newark on Thursday.

Officials say first responders found the two men underneath a tree -- both struck by lightning -- upon arriving on scene.

A 31-year-old man was found in cardiac arrest and first responders were able to restart his heart on the scene. He was transported to Christiana Hospital in critical condition.

A 37-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest and leg, according to officials. He's currently in serious condition at Christiana Hospital.

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