On the 3rd of this month, after lightning struck a field in Miyazaki City and members of the Kumamoto Prefectural High School's soccer team were taken to the hospital, the Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education reported that lightning suddenly struck with flashes of light and violent thunder. I explained the situation at the time. One of the members is still unconscious and receiving treatment.
On the afternoon of the 3rd of this month, lightning struck the field of Hosho High School in Miyazaki City, and 18 members of the soccer club from Kamoto High School in Kumamoto Prefecture, who had come on an expedition, were taken to the hospital.
On the 8th, the Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education, which was investigating the incident, explained the situation at the time.
According to the report, the Kamoto High School club members started warming up on the pitch side about 15 minutes before the lightning struck, but at that time it was raining on and off and there was no thunder.
Around 2:35 p.m., lightning struck with flashes of light and violent thunder, knocking four people to the ground, and then it started to rain.
According to the Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education, teachers and others who were at the scene said, ``There was no thunder and the rain was easing, but then suddenly lightning struck. We couldn't have foreseen it.''
Additionally, one of the 18 people transported is still unconscious and in critical condition, and is being admitted to a hospital in Miyazaki City and receiving treatment.
At the time of the accident, a lightning warning had been issued in Miyazaki City, but according to the Board of Education, teachers and instructors at Kamoto High School said they were ``not aware that a warning had been issued.'' is.
Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education notifies prefectural schools to prevent lightning strikes
On the 8th, the Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education issued a notice to prefectural schools regarding the prevention of lightning strikes.
This includes information such as the need to take appropriate measures such as canceling plans without hesitation if the weather suddenly changes during outdoor physical education activities, etc., as well as information such as lightning forecasts posted on the Japan Meteorological Agency's website. We are asking you to make use of it.
In addition, as part of our efforts to prevent recurrence, in addition to confirming the emergency response system in the event of an accident, we are requesting that we conduct training on how to use an AED and report the results to the prefectural board of education.