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A regional football game in southern Thailand turned tragic on Tuesday, August 4, when lightning struck the field, claiming the life of 24-year-old Sofwan Awae. The incident took place in Sungai Golok, Narathiwat province, and left 12 other players injured.<\/p>\n
Local authorities reported that the incident happened around 5:30 PM local time during the semi-finals of the Golok FA Cup at Santiphap Stadium. Despite the stormy weather, the match continued until lightning hit the pitch.<\/p>\n
Medical responders got to Awae quickly, attempting to resuscitate him before rushing him to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, doctors later announced that he had passed away due to the serious injuries he sustained.<\/p>\n
\u201cDespite the efforts of the emergency team, the victim could not be saved due to the severity of his injuries,\u201d said Col. Thun Sirikhunt, police chief in Sungai Golok.<\/p>\n
Footage shared on social media captured the shocking moment, showing a bright flash followed by an explosive sound. Players fell to the ground amid the panic that spread through the stadium.<\/p>\n
Players, officials, and fans immediately rushed to assist the injured as emergency services were called to the scene.<\/p>\n
Awae, a winger, had just joined the Thai League 3 team Yala FC days before this heartbreaking event. The club expressed their condolences on Facebook, including a heartfelt verse from the Quran: \u201cIndeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed, to Him we will return.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Football Association of Thailand also extended their sympathies to Awae\u2019s family and to Yala FC.
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