A soccer player in Peru died and several others were injured when a bolt of lightning struck the pitch during a local match between Juventud Bellavista and Familia Chocca on Nov. 3. The deadly...

Footballer Jose Hugo de la Cruz Meza has tragically died in Peru after he was struck by lightning during a game, with the incident leaving five other players injured

Jose Hugo de la Cruz Meza, 39, had been taking part in a local clash in the central Peruvian locale of Huancayo and the referee had halted play due to the brewing storm just moments before the strike.