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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...

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...

TRIBUTES have been paid to an "extraordinary" boy who was killed by lightning as he played football.Jordan Banks, was taking part in a one-on-one sess

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 meS...

Football club 'heartbroken' after tragic boy, 9, struck by lightning and killed Spirit of Youth Junior Football Club in Blackpool, Lancashire, has been left "heartbroken" after the youngster was struck by lightning and killed on their home ground Updated A nine-year-old boy died after being struck by lightning on a football pitch in Blackpool, Lancashire (Image: dave nelson) The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up today! When you subscribe we will use the inform...