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Lightning Strike Injures Six Students at Japanese School

4/11/2025

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A tragic incident unfolded on April 10, 2025, at Tezukayama Junior and Senior High School in Nara, Japan, when a lightning strike during soccer practice injured six students. Among them, a 14-year-old boy is fighting for his life, while two others remain in comas. Earlier that day, the Japan Meteorological Agency had warned of thunderstorms, urging safety during outdoor activities.

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A tragic incident unfolded on April 10, 2025, at Tezukayama Junior and Senior High School in Nara, Japan, when a lightning strike during soccer practice injured six students. Among them, a 14-year-old boy is fighting for his life, while two others remain in comas. Earlier that day, the Japan Meteorological Agency had warned of thunderstorms, urging safety during outdoor activities.