A severe thunderstorm turned a day of golf into a scene of chaos and emergency as multiple people were struck by lightning at the River Highland Golf Course in Cromwell, Connecticut.

Emergency crews are currently responding to the serious incident at the Tournament Players Club, where reports indicate that several people have been injured by the lightning strike. The exact number of those affected is still unknown.

Eyewitnesses described the terrifying moment, noting a bright flash and a loud crack just before the incident. “It was sudden and intense,” one bystander said. “Everyone just dropped, and it was clear something terrible had happened.”

Paramedics are on the scene, providing first aid and assessing the injuries. The situation is still developing, with more details expected to emerge as emergency services work to manage the aftermath of the strike.

Authorities are urging people in the area to stay indoors and avoid open spaces as the severe weather continues.