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.
1 Your chances of being struck by lightning are estimated to be 1 in 600,000 but could be reduced by following safety rules. 2  Most lightning deaths and injuries occur when people are caught outdoors. 3  Most lightning casualties occur in the summer months and during the afternoon and early evening. Most lightning occurs within the cloud or between the cloud and ground. 2  Your chances of being struck by lightning are estimated to be 1 in 600,000 but could be reduced by following safety rules.