 Fire crews were called to the property |
A Derby man says he feels lucky to be alive after a lightning strike hit his home during Tuesday night's storms. Melvyn Potter said the moment the bolt struck the property in Chaddesden was like a "bomb" going off.
He and his mother escaped unhurt from the house, which suffered serious damage. Fire crews were also called.
The pair are now staying with neighbours. Mr Potter said: "Something just went bang, like I was in Iraq. It was just like a bomb."
House insured
He added: "All of a sudden everything just fell down behind me.
"I didn't know what to do.
"I do feel lucky that I am alive. The house can be re-done up. It is lucky I was insured."
Hundreds of homes across the region were left without power after Tuesday night's storms.
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