July 21, 2008 Five in critical condition after lightning strike Play video

(NECN: Josh McElveen, Boston, Mass.) - Five people remain in critical condition after they were struck by lightning yesterday in Boston. Authorities say 10 people were huddled under a tree when the lightning hit.

Boston EMS officials say the victims were taken to various hospitals Sunday with burns consistent with lightning strikes. The youngest was 13 years old, while the oldest was in his 40s.

Five people remain in intensive care Monday, though all are expected to survive. Three others have been released from the hospital.

The storm struck about 3:30 p.m. during a men's soccer game at Dorchester's Franklin Field.

*Material from the Associated Press used in this report*