LIGHTNING struck roughly every two minutes during a dramatic thunderstorm last night (May 18).

Bracknell residents were left unable to sleep as the flashing lights captured some incredible pictures and footage of the event which lit up the skies for around two hours.

Mother nature put on an epic show with many racing to take photos of the spectacle.

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Bracknell residents said: "Amazing electrical storm over Bracknell. Anyone got any pictures?"

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