Nine-year-old boy dies after being struck by lightning in Blackpool
Nine-year-old boy injured on a playing field in Blackpool's Common Edge Road area shortly after 17:00 BST when a thunderstorm hit the Lancashire town. Lancashire Police said he was taken to the hospital but did not survive. Spirit of Youth Junior FC, which uses the field, said the boy was taking part in a private coaching session. Police said that although inquiries were still ongoing, it was believed the boy was struck by lightning.
Det Supt Nick Connaught said: "This is a truly devastating incident, and our thoughts are wholehearted with the family and friends of the young boy who has passed away, at this unfortunate and distressing time."In a statement posted on the club's Facebook page, Spirit of Youth said: "It is with the 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.
"As a club, we are heartbroken, and we offer our deepest condolences to the boy's family. “Spirit of Youth is a family, and we are entrenched in the local community, and we will give whatever support is required to both the family and to those that were with him at the time. “Rest in peace, young man."The club secretary Daniel Pack said three teams had been due to train this evening but were cancelled due to the storm. Police said the boy's family had been informed and were being supported by officers.
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