1 dead, 13 injured after being struck by lightning in New Jersey, US

One person died and 13 others were injured, including eight children, after being struck by lightning on Wednesday in New Jersey, US, officials said, Report informs via ABC News.

The strike hit the ground near a group at the Black Knight Bowbenders archery range, a well-known community site that regularly hosts events, Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina told ABC News' New York station, WABC.

The Jackson Township Police Department said it received a call shortly after 7 p.m. reporting multiple people struck by lightning, resulting in a male being administered CPR, while multiple other victims were being triaged.

A 61-year-old male, who was identified by the mayor as an instructor, died from his injuries. Officials are continuing to gather information before releasing his identity, according to the mayor.

The injuries ranged from "burns to non-specific complaints of not feeling well," the police department said in a statement to WABC.

All were transported to nearby hospitals, including Jersey Shore University Medical Center. One person with more serious injuries was taken to the Livingston Burn Center.

This was the twelfth lightning fatality this year.

"This is such a tragedy," Reina said to WABC. "My thoughts and prayers are with the victim's family and all those injured tonight. It's difficult to understand what happened."

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the area Wednesday evening.