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Tributes are being paid to a 9-year-old boy who has died after being struck by lightning on a football field. 

The boy was rushed to hospital, where he later died. Police have said it is believed that the nine-year-0ld had been struck by lightning. Lancashire Police Detective Superintendent Nick Connaughton said: “This is a truly devastating incident and our thoughts are wholeheartedly with the family and friends of the young boy, who has passed away, at this very sad and distressing time.” Spirit of Youth Junior Football Club  added: “It is with deepest regret that we have to report the news that the young boy who was struck by lightning earlier this evening has sadly passed away. “The tragi...

Nine-year-old killed by 'lightning' named as Jordan Banks. (PA) The nine-year-old boy who died after apparently being struck by lightning on a football field in Blackpool has been named in reports as Jordan Banks. Officers from Blackpool police were called shortly after 5pm on Tuesday to fields near to School Road to reports a child had been injured. Emergency services attended and the boy was taken to hospital but died a short time later. Police said on Tuesday evening, although inquiries are still ongoing, it is believed the boy was struck by lightning. The boy’s family are bein...

'INSPIRATION TO ALL' Wellwishers raise almost £10,000 in memory of Jordan Banks, 9, who was hit by lightning and killed as be played football Latest Invalid Date, WELLWISHERS have raised almost £10,000 in memory of a nine-year-old boy killed after being struck by lightning as he played football. Jordan Banks, was taking part in a one-on-one session on a playing field in Blackpool when the horror unfolded last night. 13 13 13 13 He was rushed to hospital but sadly couldn't be saved and died shortly after. A GoFundMe page has now been set up in memory of Jordan, who heroically raised money ...

Boy, 9, killed by lightning strike named and pictured for first time Jordan Banks was rushed to hospital with "serious injuries" but died a short time later, police confirmed. Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now A nine-year-old boy who was killed by a lightning strike has been named and pictured for the first time. Jordan Banks was playing on a football field in Blackpool on Tuesday during a heavy storm when he was reportedly struck by lightning. A huge emergency response was issued shortly after 5pm with several police vehicles and an air ambulance attending the scene off S...