Lightening partially destroys two Andover properties

It's as a weather warning comes into force

Author: James RobbinsPublished 24th Jul 2021
Last updated 24th Jul 2021

A 70-year-old man has escaped unharmed after two houses in Andover were partly destroyed by lightening.

Smoke could be seen rising from the collapsed roof of the semi detached properties on Mercia Avenue.

Hampshire Police are asking people to avoid the area.

Ambulance crews also treated at woman at the scene but determined that hospital treatment was not required.