Published 13:43 IST, September 20th 2019

Jamaica: Football match gets struck by lightning injuring two players

A football match in Jamaica was struck with lighting and sent two players to the hospital. The video of the incident has gone viral and netizens reacted.

Reported by: Nisha Qureshi
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In a shocking event, a football match was struck with lighting and sent two players to hospital. video of incident that took place on Monday has gone viral on social media. According to reports, match was played between Wolmer’s Boys’ School and Jamaica College at Stium East field in Kingston. When lightning struck, four players fell, however, two of m suffered serious injuries and were rushed to University Hospital of West Indies. 

Football match struck with lighting in Jamaica

In video, a loud thunder can be heard when lightning strikes, seconds later two players hit floor, clutching ir hes to ground.  video also showed that people ticed m and gar around m to rush m to hospital. Some or players also collapsed and began to cover ir eyes. match h to be eventually called off. A report by Jamaica gleaner showed that ar player complained of chest pains and h to be held overnight at hospital. 

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Netizens concerned about players

Foot from incident has started to make rounds on social media and stunned fans have shared ir thoughts. An Instagram user said, "Wow this is s but I’m happy that y responded instantly." Ar user said, "I hope y are doing fine w. Ar user vised that copper rods be installed in stiums to avoid such incidents in future. Ar fan suggested that, "Both players h same reaction..... Prob struck field and went through ir metal studs and leaving through ir he. Thank god it wasn't a direct hit. A 400 ft copper rod should be installed in every outdoor football field to deflect a lightning bolt to protect players and fans." Since video went viral, many people have prayed for recovery of players and posted messs of concern.

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