Lightning strike causes lane closure on Colonial Blvd in Fort Myers

Lightning strike causes closure. CREDIT: Google Maps

Lanes are now opened after a lightning strike caused railroad signal arms to be inoperable.

According to the Fort Myers Police, a lightning strike caused lane closure on the East and Westbound lanes of Colonial Boulevard between Metro Parkway and Evans Avenue.

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