A transformer was hit by lightning, illuminating the night sky with dazzling purple sparks in southern China.

The dramatic video was filmed in Nanping City in Fujian Province on April 18.

A thunderstorm reportedly hit the city, accompanied by loud claps of thunder and flashes of lightning that lit up the sky.

According to an employee at Fujian Forestry Vocational Technical College, a loud crackling sound was heard and sparks could be seen coming from an object that had been struck by lightning.

Upon investigation, it was discovered that a transformer located outside the school had been hit.

Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, and the school did not experience a power outage.

The thunderstorm continued for about half an hour.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

4月18日晚，福建南平出现雷雨天气，福建林业职业技术学院附近有物体被雷电击中不断冒出火花。该校一名工作人员介绍，事发当晚21时许，被雷电击中的是校外一处变压器，没有人员受伤，学校也没有停电，雷阵雨大约持续了半个小时。