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
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A nine-year-old boy has died after being hit by lightning during a heavy storm as he played on a football field.
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
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A nine-year-old boy died after being struck by lightning on a football pitch in Blackpool, Lancashire (Image: dave nelson)
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Boy, 9, dies after being struck by lightning on playing field
Police said it was a truly devastating incident
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The boy was struck on a playing field in the Common Edge Road area of Blackpool (Image: Google)
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A nine-year-old boy has died after being hit by lightning on a playing field.
Police were called shortly after 5.05pm today to reports a child had been injured. Although enquiries are still ongoing, at this time police believe the boy had been struck by lightning. Emergency services attended and he was taken to hospital, but sadly died a short time later. The boy s family have been informed and are being supported by officers. Det Supt Nick Connaughton of Lancashire Police 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. Earlier road closures close to the fields off School Road, Blackpool have now been lifted.