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Washington Monument Closed After Lightning Strike Damages System

WASHINGTON (WJZ) -- The National Park Service announced Monday that the Washington Monument is closed after lightning struck the tip Sunday, damaging an electronic access system.

The lightning strike was captured in a spectacular video by a Twitter user.

 

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