Blackpool boy, 9, dies after being struck by lightning "This is a truly devastating incident and our thoughts are wholeheartedly with the family and friends of the young boy" Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Cut through the noise and get the Lancashire news to your inbox for free - twice dailyInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice A nine-year-old boy has died after being hit by lightning during a heavy storm as he played on a football field.