A player from the Familia Chocca soccer team was fatally struck by lightning during a match in Huancayo, Peru, on Sunday, November 3, leaving five others injured.

According to a report by The Sun, the incident occurred as Familia Chocca played Juventud Bellavista, with the game paused due to a thunderstorm.

As players were exiting the field, lightning struck 39-year-old Hugo de la Cruz Meza, killing him instantly and injuring five other players.

Goalkeeper Juan Chocca Llacta, 40, also received a direct strike and was taken to the hospital with serious burns.

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Lightning kills player during soccer match in Peru,One player died and several were injured.The victim has been identified as defender José Hugo de la Cruz Meza, who was playing as a back; additionally, goalkeeper Juan Choca is in critical condition with severe burns. pic.twitter.com/5qjOaIwJG6

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