12-Year-Old Boy Critical After Lightning Strike at School Football Tourney
A 12-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being hit by lightning during a school football tournament at The Sele School in Hertford on Monday afternoon.
Lightning Strikes Amid District Football Battles
The boy was taking part in a district football tournament when disaster struck. Emergency services rushed him to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in cambridge/" title="Cambridge" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Cambridge, where he remains in critical condition.
A man in his 50s was also caught in the lightning strike. He was treated at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow and is receiving urgent care.
Rapid Response and Heroic First Aid Save Lives
The East of England Ambulance Service got the call at 5.16pm BST. They deployed the East Anglian Air Ambulance, multiple ambulances, and response teams immediately.
Emergency crews praised the bravery and quick thinking of public bystanders who provided vital first aid and CPR before medical teams arrived, helping to save lives.
Shock Ripples Through School and Community
The entire Sele School and surrounding community remain stunned by the tragic event. Investigations are ongoing as thoughts stay with the victims and their families.
