José Hugo de la Cruz Meza lost his life after lightning struck him. His teammate Juan Choca was also seriously affected.
A Peruvian player was the victim of accident so unexpected.
A fatal incident due to bad weather
Hit by an aerial electric discharge, a footballer succumbed to his injuries this Sunday, November 3. A meeting between Juventud Bellavista and Familia Chocca took place in Chicha at Peru. The 34-year-old was playing in the match when he had to be stopped due to a storm, according to information relayed by Sports World. The two teams were heading to the locker room when the lightning suddenly growled.
Several footballers transferred to a hospital center
People affected by this natural phenomenon were rushed to Carrion Hospital in Huancayo, Peru. Doctors pronounced the death of José Hugo de la Cruz a few hours after the incident. The goalkeeper, Juan Choca, was seriously injured and his condition is worrying. He has several burns on his body.
According to information provided by the media at the scene, three other people suffered injuries. They are Erick Estiven Ccente Cuyllor (19 years old), Josep Gustavo P. (16 years old) and Cristian César Pituy Cahuana (24 years old). They were immediately taken care of. The medical team who took care of them specified that “ their condition is stable ».
