Match in Peru – a disastrous lightning strike (N–18)

2024-11-04 19:31 © JumpStory

In a soccer match in Peru – a tragedy.

Television cameras captured the moment a lightning strike hit the field during the match between "Juventud Bellavista" and "Familia Chocca," instantly killing 39-year-old player Jose Hugo de la Cruz Meza.

Five other football players sustained various injuries.

40-year-old goalkeeper Juan Chocca Llacta was rushed to the hospital in a taxi with serious body burns, and the condition of the other players is currently stable.

🚨🇵🇪LIGHTNING STRIKES SOCCER MATCH IN PERU

Jose Hugo de la Cruz Meza, 39, was killed instantly, and 5 players were injured during a regional tournament in Chilca.

Goalkeeper Juan Chocca Llacta, 40, also received a direct strike and was rushed to hospital in a taxi with serious… pic.twitter.com/7zdnwAoc8c

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 4, 2024