US EditionBoy, 12, in critical condition after being hit by lightning at school football tournament in Hertfordshire
- During a district tournament at The Sele School in Hertford on Monday afternoon, a 12-year-old boy and a man in his 50s were struck by lightning. The boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge in critical condition.
- Both the child and the man received medical attention- the child at Addenbrooke's Hospital and the man at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow. The emergency services, parents, staff, and first aiders were commended for their help.
- The Sele School expressed their sympathy for the injured individuals and thanked those involved in the response and treatment. The incident left several people affected.
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Boy, 12, struck by lightning at football tournament
Emergency services rushed to Sele School in Hertford yesterday afternoon A schoolboy is fighting for his life after being hit by lightning at a school in Hertfordshire. The boy and a man in his 50s were struck during a district football tournament at The Sele School in Hertford on Monday afternoon. The East of England Ambulance Service said: ‘The child was then to Addenbrooke’s Hosital in a critical condition and the man was taken to Princess Al…
Boy, 12, in critical condition after being struck by lightning while playing in football tournament
A 12-year-old boy has been left fighting for life after being struck by lightning while playing at a school football tournament.The schoolboy was playing in a district tournament at The Sele School in Hertford when he was struck on Monday, October 2.He was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge following the incident.A man in his 50s was also hit by the lightning and was rushed to Princess Alexandra Hospital for further care.The East of En…
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