Mother and Toddler Killed by Lightning Strike in Margate
A 31-year-old woman, Kenya Glasgow, and her 2-year-old daughter tragically died after being struck by lightning in Margate, Florida. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon near Northwest First Street and 80th Avenue. A witness described a large lightning strike and…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 24, 2026 —
A tragic incident in Margate, Florida, has resulted in the deaths of a 31-year-old woman and her 2-year-old daughter. Both victims were struck by lightning on Sunday afternoon near the intersection of Northwest First Street and 80th Avenue.
According to a witness, a significant lightning strike occurred shortly after the woman, identified as Kenya Glasgow, and her child had exited their vehicle. The witness reportedly discovered both victims on the ground following the strike.
Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene. Responders administered life-saving measures, but tragically, both Kenya Glasgow and her daughter succumbed to their injuries. They were pronounced deceased at separate hospitals.
The specific circumstances leading up to the lightning strike and the weather conditions at the time are still under review. Further details regarding the incident have not yet been released.
Story summarized from the original created by Rubén Rosario on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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