Indonesian football player dies during live match after lightning strikes him, video goes viral

A chilling event shocked the world of sports as a 34-year-old footballer Septain Rehraja tragically lost his life after being struck by lightning during a friendly match in Indonesia. The victim, from the Subang region, was participating in a game between 2 FLO FC Bandung and FC Subang at the Siliwangi Stadium when the heartbreaking incident occurred.

Despite being alive by the time the lightning struck him, soon he succumbed to the shock at 4:20 pm local time. According to the Indonesian Metrological Department, the cloud by which the lightning struck the player was just 300m above the stadium. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of lightning and the fragility of life, even in the seemingly safe space of a sports field.

The tragic video went viral on social media

The recent football field lightning strike in Indonesia was captured on video, generating a wave of emotional reactions online. Many expressed condolences for the victim while others shared similar experiences, highlighting the fragility of life. These incidents also prompt discussions about safety and preparedness.

One user commented on the importance of thoroughly examining weather conditions before matches, stressing that weather is a crucial element of playing conditions. He wrote on X: “That’s awful and condolences.

In my referee days, I always kept an eye on the weather, it’s in the FIFA manual I believe. For exactly this reason. Don’t know if that was possible here or if there was a ref. This video will make its way to FIFA and ref associations everywhere.

Unfortunately, this wasn’t an isolated event. Similar tragedies have occurred elsewhere, such as when a young player in Indonesia was struck by lightning during a youth match. While some, like him, thankfully survive thanks to quick action and medical care, others tragically succumb to the injuries and shock.

Unfortunately, this wasn’t an isolated event. Similar tragedies have occurred elsewhere, such as when a young player in Indonesia was struck by lightning during a youth match in East Jawa. He got a cardiac arrest but was fortunately saved after 20 minutes.

While some, like him, thankfully survive thanks to quick action and medical care, others tragically succumb to the injuries and shock.