Roadway encounters fiery explosion after lightning strike incident
In Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, a lightning strike near a busy roadway caused a transformer explosion, resulting in power outages and traffic delays on August 11, 2025. The incident took place at approximately 11 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 17 and Shelmore Boulevard.
The Mt. Pleasant Police Department shared a video on their Facebook page, showing the aftermath of the lightning strike on a power line. The video reveals flames and sparks shooting into the sky as the transformer explodes, and a smaller explosion can be seen across the street.
Despite the dramatic scene, the safety of the public was not compromised during the incident. No injuries were reported, and no one was hurt, according to the police. The lightning strike also caused traffic delays, but these were resolved promptly due to the swift actions of Dominion Energy, who restored power to the area.
The Mt. Pleasant Police Department described the event as "a bit too much excitement for a Monday" in their Facebook post. The power outages affected the Mt. Pleasant area, but no further outages were reported after Dominion Energy's intervention.
The police department's Facebook post was related to a weather event involving lightning, and the video they shared provides a clear view of the lightning strike, as it appears to strike a power line, causing flames to burst into the air.
The power restoration was prompt, as reported by the police, and the incident did not lead to any prolonged traffic delays. The Mt. Pleasant Police Department shared the video of the lightning strike near the busy roadway to keep the community informed about the weather event.
[1] Mt. Pleasant Police Department. (2025, August 11). Lightning strike near Highway 17 and Shelmore Boulevard. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/mtpleasanthpd/videos/10158454894053634/
[2] Mt. Pleasant Police Department. (2025, August 11). Weather event update: Power outages and traffic delays in Mt. Pleasant. [Facebook post]. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/mtpleasanthpd/posts/10158454894053634
- The Mt. Pleasant Police Department shared a video on their Facebook page, offering a clear view of a weather event involving a lightning strike near a busy roadway, specifically on Highway 17 and Shelmore Boulevard.
- Despite the general news about accidents caused by weather events, the Mt. Pleasant incident did not result in any injuries and traffic delays were promptly resolved, thanks to the swift actions of Dominion Energy who restored power to the area.
