Hank Williams in 1948Getty Images. Within 48 hours of Williamsâ prediction, he had met his maker, but the circumstances surrounding how he died have given rise to one of music historyâs greatest debates. âI think he had a profound sadness in him,â says Marc Abraham, writer and director of the new biopic.
Lightning strikes can injure humans in several different ways: 1  Direct Direct strike â the person is part of the flash channel. Enormous quantities of energy pass through the body very quickly and this can result in internal burns and organ damage, explosions of flesh and bone, and a damaged nervous system.
A lightning current may also hit a tree, building, or object and then travel to you. It can also travel from person to person or from telephone wires to you. A lightning current may also travel on the ground from the site of the strike to you. The force produced by lightning can also throw you 10 yards or more. This type of injury can damage several parts of your body because of the fall.