How lightning killed 3 future Super Eagles stars in Anambra

How Thunder kills 3 future Super Eagles stars in Anambra

How lightning killed 3 future Super Eagles stars in Anambra

Hassan Abdulsalam 07:18 - 06.11.2023

A source said the lightning struck nine students who were playing football with others barefoot.

A lightning storm that accompanied a heavy downpour is said to have struck three senior secondary school (SS3) students of an unnamed school in Awka South Local Government Area.

The thunder struck three people dead and left six others with injuries, according to the daily crucible.

It was discovered that the unfortunate event took place at a secondary school in the state of Anambra when the victims were reportedly playing football on the field in preparation for an upcoming football competition.

How Thunder killed 3 future Super Eagles stars in Anambra

A source said the lightning struck nine students who were playing football with others barefoot.

“The students were playing on the football pitch with their coach in preparation for a football tournament.

“The coach had ended the training session before the rain started, but some of the students stayed behind to continue playing football.

“Lightning, accompanied by claps of thunder, suddenly enveloped the area, and the boys were struck in the process.

How Thunder kills 3 future Super Eagles stars in Anambra

“A teacher heard the students screaming and running. He ran to the field and saw at least nine students trembling and jerking on the turf,” the source said.

Also, a witness said: “That was when he raised the alarm and people gathered to help. The boys were immediately rushed to the school clinic, from where they were taken to one of the hospitals in Awka.

“Six of the nine boys who were resuscitated are currently receiving treatment, but three did not survive. Their parents have been contacted.”

It was learnt that the Anambra State Police Command or its police public relations officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, has not yet received any report of the incident.

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