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Man reportedly struck by lightning near China Wednesday

The man was taken to the hospital

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — A man has been taken to the hospital after he was reportedly struck by lightning near China Wednesday. 

It happened in the Diamond D Ranch neighborhood, along Highway 90. 

12News was told a construction worker may have been hit by lightning as storms slammed the western part of Jefferson County Wednesday evening.

A deputy nearby performed CPR until more emergency personnel could arrive.

12News is working to learn more about the condition of the man.

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