As of Friday, August 31, 2012
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Albany Herald
See what nearly happens to this UK man in this incredible footage.
Bernard Williams, a 55-year-old from West Yorkshire in northern England, had just left his car and was running to his house during a thunderstorm on August 28.
Footage shows Mr Williams grab his gym bag from the boot of his car before dashing away.
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Barely three seconds after he leaves, a lightning bolt hits a willow tree behind his car, sending a 3m-long piece of wood flying across the road to the spot where he was standing.
More jagged pieces of wood can be seen flying across the road, hitting his car and neighbouring houses.
Mr Williams' wife Alison, 43, had driven home behind her husband and watched the scene unfold.
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