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richardk



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Freelander struck by storm

Not sure if it's a FL1 or 2 but scary none the less.

The storm that passed over the Dales brought an interesting incident whereby a Landrover Freelander was struck by lightening which blew out the rear window and burst the drivers front tyre. the male inside was very shaken but unharmed. crews assisted changing wheel. #notjustfires
8:14 PM · Jun 26, 2020·Twitter Web App

https://twitter.com/NorthYorksFire/status/1276594743502389254
Post #393256 27th Jun 2020 5:29 am
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3landertwo



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I suspect the Freelander to be the earlier MK 1 style. The reason for this being the rear window is 'frame-less' and not bonded to the tailgate.
Post #393260 27th Jun 2020 7:09 am
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Lightwater



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Merely a scratch! Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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CliveS



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https://www.facebook.com/yorksalert/posts/158655452397667
Post #393269 27th Jun 2020 8:31 am
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richardk



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Thanks

So it was a FL2 - Thankfully poor chap is unharmed..but what a frightening experience.

Wonder if the FL2 is cooked now?
Post #393274 27th Jun 2020 10:22 am
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Lightwater



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The car is a Faraday Cage & the lighting exited via a wheel. Goes to show you need a spare wheel. It's on the ground behind the car.

We have lighting conductors on our cars down under!
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Post #393276 27th Jun 2020 11:04 am
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CliveS



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Good job it wasn't a plastic pig, could have been a very different outcome Shocked
Post #393278 27th Jun 2020 11:32 am
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Hmm so your car gets struck by lightening, why call the fire brigade though?  MY2014 SD4 XS
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Jimboland



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According to the news article the fire brigade changed the wheel for him - cheaper than joining the AA or RAC.

J
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Boxbrownie



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scrimple wrote:
Hmm so your car gets struck by lightening, why call the fire brigade though?


Because the front tyre was melted to the ground and was smoking a bit......and maybe they were just a bit shook up? Thumbs Up Regards

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Post #393490 1st Jul 2020 1:46 pm
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