Sydney has a 10 nautical mile and 5 nautical mile lightning alert system installed around the airport for thunderstorm events. The entire ramp is typically deserted when the 5 mile alert gets displayed/sounded.
In June 2007, 3 contractors were hit by lightning as they were vacating their worksite after a 5 mile alert was issued for a fast moving storm. Thankfully all 3 suffered no long term injuries.
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