China: Traffic light in China takes direct lightning strike during thunderstorm.

Nanning, China - August 04, 2026 This is the shocking moment that a traffic light in China was struck by lightning, sending sparks and yellow smoke into the air before the signal briefly went dark. On August 5, 2026, in Nanning, Guangxi, the video captured a sudden lightning strike hitting a roadside utility pole and communication cables in Anping Village, Jiangxi Town. A bright flash erupted instantly as the lightning hit the equipment, followed by sparks and a burst of yellow smoke rising from the impact area. Moments later, the traffic lights at the intersection temporarily stopped working after the strike. Local authorities from Jiangxi Town said the lightning strike had not affected residents’ daily lives in the area. The video ended with the traffic signal remaining temporarily out of service after the lightning strike, while the surrounding area returned to normal.