Boy escaped unhurt after tree crashed to the ground after lightning strike in Rugby

Jamie-Lee Dominy, of Prior Park Road, said her fence saved a young boy from getting badly hurt.

"The whole neighbourhood heard the bang,"Jamie-Lee said.

"It sounded like a bomb going off.

"A mum was screaming for her son and running towards the tree when he came out crying and screaming. He was under the tree when it collapsed.

“It came down so fast.”

Jamie-Lee said luckily the boy was unharmed.

“He was so shaken up,” she added.

It took Jamie-Lee and her son a year to build the garden, which is now badly damaged.

She added: “The majority of the tree fell into my garden, around two meters from my back door. My fences literally saved the little boy.”

We have contacted Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service for a comment.

Thunderstorms are expected in the area leading to some disruption and possible flooding today and tonight (August 28).

A warning has been issued by Rugby Borough Council about driving conditions and possible delays to train services.

In a statment, the council, said:”Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely, leading to some damage to buildings or structures

“Possibly some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes

“Some short-term loss of power and other services is possible.”

Yellow weather warnings are in place.

The warnings and thunderstorms come following one of the UK's hottest summers on record.

Lightning and hail will be additional hazards in a few locations. Heavy showers and thunderstorms will gradually ease during Friday evening.

Find out more by visiting weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings