Two Students Suffer Cardiac Arrest After Lightning Strike During Football Match
The fire department received the distress call around 2:30 p.m. local time, alerting them to multiple injuries caused by a lightning strike at the university's ground. Upon arrival, firefighters swiftly transported the injured individuals to the hospital, where two victims were found to have suffered cardiac arrest.
AKACHI NOEL 
On Wednesday, April 3, tragedy struck as two high school students experienced cardiac arrest after being struck by lightning while attending a football match in Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture. Reports indicate that the incident occurred at Miyazaki Sangyo-keep University in Miyazaki City, prompting emergency response from the local fire department.
The fire department received the distress call around 2:30 p.m. local time, alerting them to multiple injuries caused by a lightning strike at the university's ground. Upon arrival, firefighters swiftly transported the injured individuals to the hospital, where two victims were found to have suffered cardiac arrest.
Details provided by the Miyazaki City Fire Department reveal that the lightning strike occurred during a football practice match, highlighting the unpredictable nature of weather-related incidents. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) had issued lightning warnings for the prefecture due to unstable atmospheric conditions caused by a low-pressure front.
This unfortunate event serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures during outdoor activities, particularly in regions prone to severe weather phenomena. The thoughts and prayers of the community are with the affected students and their families during this challenging time.
