Footballer dies after lightning strike during match in Peru, five others injured

Jose Hugo de la Cruz Meza, a 39-year-old footballer, died after being struck by lightning during a match in Peru. The incident also injured five other players, including goalkeeper Juan Chocca Llacta, who suffered serious burns. The match, part of a regional tournament in Chilca, was halted due to a storm. Players were walking off the field when the lightning struck. The game was abandoned with Juventud Bellavista leading 2-0. This tragedy has prompted discussions about improving safety measures at sporting events, particularly in high-altitude areas like Huancayo.