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Lightning strikes China Southern Airbus A321 taxiing

A China Southern Airbus A321 was struck by lightning while taxiing at Shenzhen, forcing an abort and return to the gate.
WHO: China Southern Airlines
WHAT: An Airbus A321 was struck by lightning while taxiing, and the flight was forced to abandon departure and return to the gate.
WHEN: Reported Aug 10, 2026 at 5:49 AM ET
WHERE: Shenzhen, China
WHY: The aircraft was struck by lightning during a heavy thunderstorm while waiting on the ground.

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