Thai footballer killed, Malaysian injured in mid-match lightning strike
Sungai Golok police chief Thun Sirikhunt says the incident occurred during heavy rain, when lightning suddenly struck the middle of the pitch.
An FA Golok Cup football match in Sungai Golok, Thailand, ended tragically when lightning struck the pitch during heavy rain. The incident, which occurred around 5pm local time, resulted in the death of Thai national Sofwan Awae, a 24-year-old player from Yala FC, and left a Malaysian player, Alif Ezzahan Zulkifli, 22, injured. Sungai Golok police chief Thun Sirikhunt informed Bernama that police were alerted at 5.30pm, and upon arrival, Sofwan was found in critical condition.
Despite the best efforts of the emergency medical team, Sofwan succumbed to his severe injuries sustained in the lightning strike. The injured Malaysian player was taken to Sungai Golok Hospital for treatment. The police are currently investigating the incident.
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