Car Explodes Lightning Hit - A group of robbers apparently attracted the ire of someone "up-above" as they were struck dead by lightning during a high speed chase with the police.
According to a statement attached to the 'car explodes lightning hit' video, which was uploaded on YouTube this weekend, an undisclosed number of armed thieves had robbed a Church in St. Petersburg and were being chased by the police when their car was struck on its tracks by a lightning bolt. All the passengers of the vehicle are reported to have died in the incident. At least one other vehicle was reportedly affected by the explosion, which is said to have happened on Tuesday Dec. 9th.
Since it was uploaded, the 'car explodes lightning hit' video has gone viral - amassing thousands of hits on YouTube. The video has also generated a wild debate about the authenticity of the claims that the reason for the explosion depicted was a lightning strike. While some have argued that there was a collision that caused the explosion, others are hinting that this is an example divine retribution.
Russian officials have not commented on whether the 'car explodes lightning hit' video is indeed real or a spoof. According to experts, the chances of a lightning bolt striking a car are very rare. However, when it does happen, it is unlikely to lead to the explosion of the vehicle as the one in the 'car explodes lightning hit' video. Experts say a vehicle would usually experience electrical failure and flat tires when it is struck by lightning. They do not tear into many pieces. However, people in the vehicle may be affected by the electrical surge if they are in contact with the metallic part of the car at the moment of the lightning strike.
Nonetheless, it is notable to say that we did notice that a flash momentarily blinded the screen before the explosion. But this could have come from the explosion - whatever may have caused it.
Let us know what you think of the 'car explodes lightning hit' video - real or fake?
