Police say the boy was on a football field at the time of the incident
A nine-year-old boy has died after apparently being struck by lightning on a football field inOfficers from Blackpool police were called shortly after 5pm on Tuesday to fields near to School Road after reports a child had been injured.Police said, although inquiries are ongoing, it is believed the boy was struck by lightning. The boy’s family have been informed and are being supported by officers.
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