TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A woman and a 9-year-old girl were hospitalized after getting indirectly hit by lightning at USF, officials said.

Tampa Fire Rescue said the incident happened at about 9 a.m. Saturday morning.

Officials said the 40-year-old woman and the child were at a track and field event that was delayed due to the weather.

According to a release, the two victims were not struck directly by the lightning, but they were near a pole that had been hit.

Both are said to be in stable condition.

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