Lightning Strike Claims Lives of Mother and Toddler in Margate
In Margate, Florida, a husband and father is speaking out after a lightning strike tragically killed his wife, Kenya Glasgow (31), and their 2-year-old twin daughter, Kennedy Rose, on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred in the driveway of a home…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 24, 2026 —
MARGATE, FL – A devastating lightning strike on Sunday afternoon in Margate, Florida, resulted in the tragic deaths of Kenya Glasgow, 31, and her 2-year-old twin daughter, Kennedy Rose. The incident occurred in the driveway of a home located on Northwest First Street.
Kameron Glasgow, husband to Kenya and father to Kennedy Rose, was in close proximity when the lightning strike took place. He is now speaking out following the loss of his wife and child.
Emergency services responded to the scene and transported both Kenya Glasgow and Kennedy Rose to separate hospitals. Tragically, both were pronounced dead shortly after their arrival at medical facilities.
Details surrounding the exact circumstances of the lightning strike are still under investigation. The immediate aftermath involved the father being nearby at the time of the incident, and the subsequent efforts to provide medical aid to the victims.
Authorities have confirmed that the investigation into the incident is ongoing. No further details regarding the sequence of events or contributing factors have been released at this time.
Story summarized from the original created by Rubén Rosario on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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