A 24-year-old footballer, Safwan Awae, has died after lightning struck the pitch during a match in Thailand, leaving 12 other players injured.
Thai footballer Sofwan Awae, 24, killed by lightning strike during match in Narathiwat. 12 others injured. Bolt hit pitch at Santiphap Stadium. Tragic moment caught on video. pic.twitter.com/lrmQqpfmut
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24-year-old footballer, Safwan Awae struck by lightning on the pitch