WORLDJun 13 · 02:25 UTCNY POSTDaniel Cody

American Airlines flight struck by lightning over UK, forced to return to London

An American Airlines flight heading to North Carolina was struck by multiple lightning bolts in UK airspace, forcing it to return to London 30 minutes into its journey.

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