CNA Thai footballer dies after being struck by lightning on pitch

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A 24-year-old Thai footballer, Sofwan Awae, tragically died after being struck by lightning during a match on August 4th. Despite immediate efforts by his teammates and emergency services, he succumbed to his injuries. The incident also injured 12 others, including a Malaysian footballer, who were taken to the hospital.

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A Thai footballer died after being struck by lightning during a match in southern Thailand on Tuesday (Aug 4). 24-year-old Sofwan Awae was playing in a Golok Cup match when the incident occurred. Despite efforts by his teammates and emergency crews to revive him, he succumbed to severe injuries. 12 others, including a Malaysian footballer, were also injured in the lightning strike and taken to hospital. #thailand #thainews