The lightning struck several areas of the Vieux Canal festival in the town of Azerailles on Saturday, the BBC reported. The injured include children who were in a tent during the storm.
The victims were directly hit by the lightning and suffered burns, authorities said. A woman in her 60s and a 44-year-old man were reported to be in a serious condition.
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