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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.
This usually causes the worst injury and death can result when the heart or breathing stops. However, it is possible to survive a direct strike. Side flash (splash): Lightning may hit a nearby object but the energy and current splashes over to the cyclist who may be in close proximity to the direct impact. Ground current: The lightning current travels through the ground and travels up the leg of a nearby individual. Signs and Symptoms: Lightning victims may display some or all of these injuries: Burns: These are generally 1st or 2nd degree burns. Burns are usually superficial and are rarely cause severe damage.