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Lightning caused a piece of road to smash through a truck's windscreen in the US, meanwhile in the UK, a boy has been struck by lightning on a football field.
Tributes pour in for Blackpool boy, 9, who died after being struck by lightning "There are no words for such a tragedy." 07:57, 12 MAY 2021 Updated Emergency services were called to the playing fields off School Road and Jepson Way (Image: Google) 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 ...
Lightning kills boy, 9, on Blackpool football field 'Heartbroken' Spirit of Youth club offers support for victim's family Police were called to the Blackpool grounds after reports a child was injured Credit: Mirrorpix A nine-year-old boy has been killed after being struck by lightning on a football field. Police were called to the scene in Blackpool, Lancashire, just after 5pm on Tuesday night to reports a child had been injured. Emergency services attended and the boy was taken to hospital but died a short time later. A Lancashire Police spokesman said: "Although enquiries are still ongoi...
Boy, 9, killed after being hit by lightning named and pictured The nine-year-old, named locally as Jordan Banks, was playing on a football field when the incident happened Catherine Mackinlay Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Click here 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 young boy who was killed ...
The boy’s family are being supported by officers after tributes were paid to Jordan following his death.