A soccer match between the Peruvian clubs Juventud Bellavista and Familia Ciocca ended with the death of one athlete and the hospitalization of seven others. All due to a lightning strike in the field, according to Exitosa.
The tragedy occurred during the first half. A storm began, the referee decided to end the game early, after which lightning struck.
The blow landed near the defender, who died instantly. According to the source, we are talking about a 34-year-old footballer. José Hugo de la Cruz Mesu. Details of the health status of other players are still unknown.
