Thai footballer killed, Malaysian injured in mid-match lightning strike
A lightning strike during a football match in Thailand resulted in the death of a 24-year-old player and injuries to several others, including a Malaysian national. Local police are currently investigating the incident.
Why it matters
This tragic event underscores the dangers of extreme weather conditions during outdoor sporting events.
Sungai Golok police chief Thun Sirikhunt said police rushed to the scene and found Thai national Sofwan Awae in critical condition. (Abdul Basir Chepor's Facebook pic)
NARATHIWAT: A Thai football player died, and a Malaysian was injured after being struck by lightning during an FA Golok Cup match at Santiphap Stadium in Sungai Golok here yesterday afternoon.
Sungai Golok police chief Thun Sirikhunt said the incident occurred during heavy rain at around 5pm local time, when lightning suddenly struck the middle of the pitch.
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