The public is advised to stay away from open spaces such as football fields when there is thunder and lightning to prevent accidents.<br /><br />State Secretary Datuk Seri Safar Untong, who is also the Sabah Natural Disaster Management Committee chairman, on Wednesday (April 26) said this advice comes following the death of a 13-year-old boy who was struck by lightning when playing football in Papar on Tuesday, adding that the boy's friend - who was also struck - is now in a critical condition.<br /><br />Read more at https://bit.ly/41JTIIv<br /><br />WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news<br />SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar<br />LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline
