Devon pupils evacuated after school is struck by lightning

Safety checks carried out at Mount Street primary after thunderstorms trigger flash flooding

Pupils at a primary school have been evacuated after the building was struck by lighting in thunderstorms that caused flash flooding and disruption in Devon.

Devon and Somerset fire and rescue service was called to Mount Street school in Plymouth on Wednesday morning to carry out safety checks. It confirmed that lightning had hit the side of the building and tripped the alarm but there was no fire or injuries.