Afghanistan, Aug. 6 -- A football player was killed and 12 others were injured after lightning struck during a regional tournament match in southern Thailand, with video footage showing the moment the strike hit the pitch.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 4, at Santi Phap Stadium in Sungai Kolok district, Narathiwat province, during a semi-final match of the Kolok FA Cup, according to Al Jazeera.
Video footage shared online appeared to show a lightning strike hitting the football field during heavy monsoon rain, causing several players to collapse. The dramatic footage quickly spread on social media and drew international attention.
The player killed in the incident was identified as 24-year-old Safwan Awai, a newly joined member...