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Florida woman struck by lightning while working on roof dies

The 20-year-old woman and five others were struck while they were working on a roof.
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WELLINGTON, Fla. — A woman who was struck by lightning last month died Friday, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said.

CBS 12 in Palm Beach reported 20-year-old Romelia Ramirez died from her injuries.

Ramirez and five other workers were struck by lightning working on a roof July 30, CBS 12 reported.

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CBS 12 said Ramirez was directly struck by lightning and fell off the roof she was working on.

A man who was struck by lightning on Clearwater Beach also died from his injuries last month. 

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