Racecourse worker, 50, fighting for his life after being struck by lightning
- A racecourse worker is fighting for his life after being hit by lightning
- The 50-year-old Northam man has been taken to Royal Perth Hospital
- Racing was immediately abandoned after the incident at about 4.30pm
A racecourse worker is fighting for his life after being hit by lightning during a race meet east of Perth.
The 50-year-old Northam man has been taken to Royal Perth Hospital 100km away after being struck during a sudden storm.
Racing was immediately abandoned after the incident at about 4.30pm WST on Thursday.
A racecourse worker is fighting for his life after being hit by lightning during a race meet east of Perth (pictured, Northam Racecourse
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