The New York Times · 18h
Lightning Strikes Soccer Team in Peru, Killing Player
The player, José Hugo De la Cruz Meza, was involved in a regional tournament game between two low-level local teams, C.D. Juventud Bellavista and U.D. Familia Chocca, in Huancayo, Peru, when lightning struck the field, the Peruvian newspaper La República and other local news media reported.
ABC · 1d
Lightning strike kills player during soccer match in Peru
"We join in solidarity and extend our sincere condolences to the family," it said in a statement. Though lightning has struck football matches in Peru before, causing injuries, the weekend incident was the first known fatality there from the phenomenon.
Outlookindia · 11h
Lightning Strike Kills Peruvian Footballer During League Match: Unfortunate Incident Caught On Camera
Footage showed many players falling face first to the ground as lightning struck the field in the 22nd minute of the match between local teams Juventud Bellavista and Familia Chocca
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results