PAPAR: A disabled teenager died and his friend was left in critical condition after they were struck by lightning while playing football at the Papar town field here today.
Muhammad Zulqilfle Redzwan, 13, was confirmed by a medical personnel to have died at the scene in the 3.55pm incident.
A Sabah Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre spokesman said it received an emergency call regarding the incident at 4pm. Its personnel were deployed to the scene and found two teenagers who had been struck by lightning.
"Initial treatment was also given to the injured victim and he was handed over to the Health Ministry personnel to be sent to Papar Hospital," he said, adding the operation ended at 4.40pm.