A soccer player has died after being struck by lightning midway through a live TV match.

On Sunday, November 3, Jose Hugo de la Cruz Meza, 39, was killed after the bolt hit him during a match between Juventud Bellavista and Familia Chocca at the Coto Coto Stadium in Peru, several publications reported. inclusive CNNnewspaper in Spanish mark and the British newspaper telegraph,

It came just moments after play was suspended on 22 minutes due to harsh weather conditions, the media added.

De La Cruz Meza was reportedly leaving the field with his teammates when he was hit.

In a video shared on X, the players were seen walking off the pitch before collapsing after the impact. Several of the players were left on the ground, struggling to get back up.

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mark reported that four other players, aged between 16 and 24, were also injured in the freak incident.

Conformable telegraphthis included goalkeeper Juan Chocca Llacta, who suffered serious burns and is being treated at a nearby hospital.

“We unite in solidarity and send our sincere condolences to the family of young Hugo De La Cruz, who, after being struck by lightning, unfortunately lost his life while being taken to the hospital,” the local municipality wrote in a statement on Facebook in Spanish. “We also extend our support and wish a speedy recovery to the other four players injured in this tragic accident.”

“We send our fraternal embrace to the families at this time of immense pain and reiterate our commitment to accompany them in these difficult times.”

According to CNN, state news agency Andina reported that two players had been released from hospital by Monday evening, while two others were still under observation.

Priza added that Llacta remained in critical condition, but his condition had improved.