04 November, 12:37
Photo: pressball.by
Peruvian defender <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2024/11/peru-a-football-player-was-killed-and-others-were-injured-by-lightning-in-a-stadium-video/” title=”Peru.. A football player was killed and others were injured by lightning in a stadium (video)”>Jose Hugo De la Cruz Meza died after being directly hit by lightning during a football match, reports Schrödinger Sports.
The incident occurred during a match between the clubs Juventud Bellavista and Familia Ciocca, which took place in the Peruvian city of Huancayo. During the match, a heavy downpour began, and in the 23rd minute, players from both teams began to leave the field, but did not have time to leave the site. Lightning struck 35-year-old Jose and killed him on the spot. The goalkeeper and other players who were near the defender when the lightning struck received serious burns. They were taken to the hospital.
