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South African Footballer Luyanda Ntshangase Dies Of Lightning Strike at Age 21

Luyanda Ntshangase has died in hospital after being struck by lightning during a football match back in March. The 21-year-old, who played for Maritzburg United FC, was left in an induced coma since he was hit by lightning during a friendly match on March 1.

Maritzburg United FC confirmed the player's death in a statement on Facebook.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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