A nine-year-old boy has died after being struck by lightning as he played football. Several police vehicles and an air ambulance were called to football pitches off School Road in Blackpool shortly after 5pm on Tuesday to reports a child had been injured, LancsLive reports.
Police believe the boy had been struck by lightning during a thunderstorm. He was rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries'.
But tonight Lancashire Police have confirmed the boy, who has not been named, sadly died a short time later. The boy's family have been informed and are being supported by officers.
Det Supt Nick Connaughton of Lancashire Police said: "This is a truly devastating incident and our thoughts are wholeheartedly with the family and friends of the
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