This is the horrifying moment a footballer was killed and five others were left injured after being hit by lightning during a match.
Lightning struck as the players made their way off the pitch This is the horrifying moment a footballer was killed and five others were left injured after being hit by lightning during a match in Peru. Jose Hugo de la Cruz Meza, 39, was killed instantly as both sets of players made their way off the pitch after the referee ordered the game to be halted. The ref made the decision as the sound of rumbling thunder echoed around the stadium.
The game was suspended due to an incoming storm The players were heading back to the dressing room At least eight players including Jose and the seriously-injured goalie ended up on the ground. The match, which Juventud Bellavista was winning 2-0 with 22 minutes played, was abandoned after the horror lightning strike.
UK Politics Entertainment Sport Technology Lifestyle
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cristiano Ronaldo splashed £55million on luxury purchase no other footballer can match...Ex Manchester Utd, Real Madrid and Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo splashes £55million on luxury purchase no other footballer can match.
Read more »
Young footballer, 13, mowed down by car while fetching ball from roadTaylen Ireton, 13, was playing football near the Cherry Tree pub in Colchester, Essex, when he was struck by a car.
Read more »
Big Brother's Thomas - a competitive footballer who 'talks a lot'The next Big Brother contestant is Thomas, who is just 20-year-old, and a competitive footballer from Carlisle who says his habit of talking too much might land him with a nomination
Read more »
Wife saved footballer husband's life as 'adrenaline just took over''I had to do everything I could.'
Read more »
Premier League footballer's girlfriend breaks down how couple 'split the bills' in viral TikTok videoShe posted a hilarious video on TikTok, revealing how they split the bills.
Read more »
TOWIE Star Billi Mucklow and Footballer Husband Andy Carroll Split After Two YearsFormer TOWIE star Billi Mucklow and her footballer husband Andy Carroll are divorcing after two years of marriage. The couple, who have three children together, announced their separation earlier this year.
Read more »