In a devastating turn of events, a 12-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being struck by lightning during a school football tournament. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon at The Sele School in Hertford.
The 12-year-old boy, participating in the district tournament, was struck by lightning and is currently in a critical condition. Emergency services swiftly responded to the distressing scene, transporting the child to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge for urgent medical care.
Tragically, the lightning strike did not spare a man in his 50s who was also struck during the tournament. The man has been taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow for further care. The incident has left the school community and the broader community in shock and disbelief.
The East of England Ambulance Service received the distressing call at 17.16 BST, alerting them to the lightning strike at The Sele School. Rapid response teams, including the East Anglian Air Ambulance, multiple ambulance vehicles, and a response car, were dispatched to the scene.
Emergency services expressed gratitude for the swift actions of both their colleagues and members of the public at the scene who provided crucial first aid and CPR. Their efforts played a vital role in supporting the victims until professional medical assistance arrived.
