Indonesian Footballer Struck by Lightning During Match

News Desk

Islamabad: A 35-year-old footballer tragically lost his life after being struck by lightning, during a football match in Indonesia.

The incident occurred on February 12, and the footage quickly went viral on social media, capturing the shocking moment when lightning unexpectedly hit the player, causing him to collapse on the field and succumb to the injuries.

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Foreign news agencies reported on this unfortunate event, highlighting the distressing circumstances during the match between two teams.

Local media added that the game commenced under clear skies, but the weather took a turn for the worse, leading to the fatal lightning strike.