Nature's Pounds 5k Electricity Bill ; Plasma Telly Melts, Other Kit Wrecked As Lightning Strikes at Couple's Home

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Summary

LIGHTNING blew up two TVs and a computer when it struck the home of a couple sitting in their conservatory.

Carol and Tony Beresford heard a loud bang as the bolt struck at 1pm yesterday, as heavy thunder and a hailstorm hit Derby.

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Nature's Pounds 5k Electricity Bill ; Plasma Telly Melts, Other Kit Wrecked As Lightning Strikes at Couple's Home

They rushed into their lounge and smelled burning - then looked out of the window to see telephone wires blasted ...