A football player, Jose Hugo de la Cruz Meza, 39 has met his untimely death after being struck by lightning during a football match in Peru.
According to reports, five other players were also injured due to the incident that happened in the Peruvian city of Huancayo in the Chilca district during a game between Juventud Bellavista and Familia Chocca
In a video that has gained widespread attention, Jose Huga de la Cruz Meza was captured falling after the lighting struck and was declared de@d upon arrival at the hospital.
Eight other players also fell shortly after the lightning strike. The report further states that the goalkeeper, Juan Chocca Llacta suffered serious burns and is currently on admission.
Watch the video HERE.
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