During a local football match in Peru, a 39-year-old footballer named Jose Hugo de la Cruz Meza died during the match. The reason behind his death was lightning whereas many other players were also injured. The footballer who died has been identified as a defender whereas goalkeeper Joan Choca suffered multiple burns and is in a very critical condition.Viral Video Shows Footballer Getting Red-Carded and Sent-Off in Peru For Peeing Near Corner Flag During A Local Game.

Footballer Dies In Peru After Being Struck By Lightning

 

The local football match was being played between Juventud Bellavista and Familia Chocca at approximately 04:00 PM local time under very dangerous weather. Videos of the incident in which the lightning struck in the middle of the ground had sent many players down. Many users on social media were surprised by the fact that why the match was being allowed to commence under such dangerous weather conditions. Viral Video Shows Football Coach in Tamil Nadu Beating Up Players After They Lost A Local School Match, Physical Education Teacher Reportedly Suspended.

As the players were leaving the field, lightning hit the field minutes after the referee had stopped the match. While the players who were wounded were sent to the hospital, de la Cruz was declared dead upon his arrival at the hospital.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 04, 2024 03:43 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).