Soccer player died from lightning: Such sad news is emerging from the world of sports that it has left fans and even veterans speechless. During a football match, lightning suddenly struck the field. One player died after being hit. While many players, including the referee, have been seriously injured.
The seriously injured players and referee were immediately admitted to the hospital, where they are receiving treatment. This sad incident comes from Peru. On November 3, a match was played between two national clubs, Juventud Bellavista and Familia Chocca, in Chilaca, Peru. This accident occurred during this time.
This lightning strikes José Hogo, 39 years old
This accident occurred when the first half of the game was passing. By then, Juventud Bellavista had a 2-0 lead in the match. During this time the weather worsened, so the referee stopped the game by blowing his whistle. He also asked the players to leave the field.
During this time, the players are leaving when suddenly lightning strikes. This lightning falls on the player José Hugo de la Cruz Mesa, 39 years old. Who die. Due to lightning, 5 players including the referee fall to the ground.
The footballer also died earlier due to lightning
In this accident, goalkeeper Juan Choka, 40, suffered serious burns. There are also burn marks on his body. After being struck by lightning, 1-2 of the players who have fallen to the ground also try to get up. All these injured players are receiving treatment in the hospital.
This is not the first time that a footballer has died from lightning. In February this year, a friendly football match was held at the Siliwangi Stadium in West Java, Indonesia. Then Septon Rahraja, 35, died due to a sudden lightning strike. Rahraja was injured then. He was admitted to the hospital, where he died.