A lightning strike at a school playground in Nara, Japan, has left five students injured, with one boy reported unconscious. The incident occurred while the students were playing football during a sudden downpour. Local media, citing police sources, confirmed that the injured students were quickly taken to the hospital.
The boy who lost consciousness is 14 years old. The other four students experienced numbness in their limbs and had difficulty speaking, according to reports from NHK, Japan’s public broadcaster. At the time of the strike, a thunderstorm warning was in effect for the region, highlighting the dangers of outdoor activities during severe weather.
A team supervisor mentioned that the lightning struck shortly after the rain began, catching the students off guard. Emergency services are currently investigating the incident to understand more about what happened and to ensure the safety of students in the future.
This unfortunate event serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of weather and the importance of taking precautions during storms.