Malaysian injured, Thai killed when lightning strikes football match in Sg Golok
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SUNGAI GOLOK: A Thai footballer was killed and 12 others, including a Malaysian, injured when lightning struck the field during a football match here this evening.
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Sungai Golok police chief Colonel Thun Sirikhunt said the incident occurred about 5.30pm local time (6.30pm Malaysia) during the semi-final match of the Golok FA Cup football tournament at Santiphap Stadium.
He said the match between SAMCOLTS and Abu x Nong Sirin had already ended when heavy rain fell and lightning struck the middle of the field.
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- Aug 4, 2026
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