A tragic incident during a local football match in the Peruvian city of Huancayo saw lightning strike killing a player while injuring five others.
The match between Juventud Bellavista and Familia Chocca witnessed player named Jose Huga de la Cruz Meza and many others falling on the ground as lightning struck, as reported by 'The Sun'. Cruz Meza was declared dead after being rushed to the hospital.
The video of the incident made its way to social media.
(Disturbing visuals; viewer discretion advised)According to reports, goalkeeper Juan Chocca Llacta suffered serious burns. Two teenage players, 16 and 19, and a 24-year-old are reportedly in a stable condition.
The match was into its 23rd minute when tragedy struck. Bellavista were leading 2-0 when sounds of heavy thunder forced the referee to stop the game.
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