Updated: 14 May 2021, 0:50
THE heartbroken dad of tragic nine-year-old Jordan Banks, who was killed by lightning, has revealed his son s organs have been donated to help save three children.
Matt Banks paid an emotional tribute to his son after he died while playing football in Blackpool on Tuesday night.
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Jordan was rushed to hospital following the horrific incident, but died shortly afterwards.
Fellow youth teams paid their respects to the football-loving schoolboy, as his family paid emotional tributes to him.
A Facebook message posted on behalf of Mr Banks said: Jordan was and is the most amazing little person. He had the biggest heart and would do anything for anyone, and when parents say they have the best kid ever, he GENERALLY was the best ever and if I ever could of asked for a perfect child that was my Jordan.
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Jordan Banks, from Blackpool died after being seriously injured on a football field near School Road just after 5pm on Tuesday evening.
He was taken to hospital but died a short time later.
Jordan’s family paid tribute to him, saying he was “our everything”.
The family of Jordan Banks, who sadly died after being struck by lightning in Blackpool, have today paid tribute to him.