A lightning strike in Paris has left six people seriously injured, including four in a life-threatening condition.
A further five people were slightly injured.
The victims were attending in a children's party at Parc Monceau in the city's north-west on Saturday afternoon when a thunderstorm struck.
The group tried to take shelter under a tree, but were hit by lightning.
Most of the victims are children. It's believed they are aged between seven and 14-years-old.
Police were quick to set up a medical unit on site to treat victims, with others rushed to hospital.
Fire service spokesman Eric Moulin said an off-duty fire officer ran to the scene after the lightning struck.
He said the fireman administered first aid, including heart massages, and helped direct rescuers to the area.
"Without his help in those initial moments the situation would have been much worse," Mr Moulin said, adding that it was a timely reminder of the need to know first aid.
Jean-Louis Laurens, who lives near Park Monceau, said it was rather rare to see such a storm hitting the French capital. He described the weather event as "dramatic".
The torrential rain also interrupted play the French Open.
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