グラウンドに落雷らくらい 男子だんし中学生ちゅうがくせいが意識いしき不明ふめい 中高生ちゅうこうせい6人にん搬送はんそう 奈良なら

A lightning strike hit a school ground in Nara City, and six male and female junior and senior high school students who were engaged in club activities were taken to the hospital. According to the police, one 14-year-old male junior high school student is unconscious.

The police are investigating the details of the situation at that time.

In the afternoon of the 10th, just before 6 PM, a report was made to the police by a nearby person that multiple students were struck by lightning at the grounds of Tezukayama Gakuen, a school corporation located in Gakuen Naka 1-chome, Nara City.

According to the police, there were students and a supervising teacher on the field during club activities, and a total of six male and female junior and senior high school students were transported to the hospital. Among them, a 14-year-old male junior high school student belonging to the soccer club is unconscious.

Of the other five, four are male junior high school students who belong to the soccer club, and it is reported that when they were transported, they were unable to respond clearly or complained of numbness in their limbs.

Another person, a female high school student who is the manager of the baseball team, was transported due to being agitated by the lightning strike, but there were no injuries.

At that time, it is said that the soccer club was playing mini-games under the guidance of their advisor, while the baseball club was maintaining the field.

The advisor of the soccer club told the police during questioning, I thought the rain suddenly got heavier before 6 PM, then there was a sudden sound of thunder and the students collapsed, and the police are investigating the situation in detail.

Localized developed rain clouds were passing. On the Japan Meteorological Agencys radar screen, localized developed rain clouds were passing around Nara City from around 5:30 PM.

Lightning has also been observed near Gakuenmae Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line.

At that time, a thunderstorm advisory was issued for the entire Nara Prefecture.

According to the website of the educational corporation, Tezukayama Gakuen has a campus located on the south side of Gakuenmae Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line, with educational institutions ranging from kindergarten to university.

The ground where the children were transported is located about 500 meters west of the area with the school building.

部活動中の落雷事故は去年も 文科省が通知落雷をめぐっては、去年4月、宮崎市のグラウンドに雷が落ち、遠征中だった熊本県の高校のサッカー部員など18人が病院に搬送され、このうち1人が意識不明の重体となりました The lightning accident during club activities occurred last year as well. Regarding lightning strikes, in April last year, lightning struck a field in Miyazaki City, and 18 people, including members of a high school soccer team from Kumamoto Prefecture who were on an expedition, were taken to the hospital, with one of them becoming unconscious and in critical condition.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, in response to this accident, has notified educational boards across the nation to recognize the danger of lightning and to cease activities without hesitation if there are any signs.

In this context, it is noted that lightning can strike indiscriminately depending on the position of cumulonimbus clouds. It warns that in open areas like grounds, lightning can directly strike the human body, and in such cases, it is said that approximately 80% of people die. Therefore, it calls for awareness of the dangers of lightning strikes.

In addition, if pitch-black clouds approach, you hear the sound of thunder, or a sudden cold wind blows, it is a sign that a cumulonimbus cloud is approaching, and it is advised to interrupt outdoor activities and quickly take shelter indoors. If there is no shelter nearby, it is recommended to crouch down to keep your posture as low as possible and stay more than 2 meters away from nearby trees.

In addition, when engaging in outdoor activities, it is advised to check the weather information in advance and to take appropriate measures such as canceling plans without hesitation if the weather suddenly changes.

Be cautious of lightning strikes in spring According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, damages from lightning strikes are most frequent in August, but reports occur regardless of the season and gradually increase starting in April.

Open areas and under trees are dangerous. Lightning tends to strike higher places, so in open areas such as fields, flatlands, coasts, and mountain tops, there is a high risk of direct lightning strikes hitting people, which is extremely dangerous.

Its also dangerous under the tree.

There is a risk of side flash lightning where the current from a lightning strike on a tree jumps to a person.

The sign to escape is that lightning is brought by developed cumulonimbus clouds.

If there are signs of approaching cumulonimbus clouds, such as completely dark clouds, evacuate immediately.

▽Sudden darkness around you ▽Cold wind blows ▽Hail falls are signs

When you hear the sound of thunder, even if it seems far away, its a situation where lightning could strike at any moment.

Please evacuate immediately.

Where to escape? Reinforced concrete and other sturdy buildings are relatively safe.

Wooden buildings are basically safe too.

Cars and trains are also safe, but be sure to close the windows and avoid touching metal parts inside.

If you are outside and there is no place to take shelter, protect yourself by using the lightning crouch position.

Thunder crouch involves bringing both feet together, bending the knees to lower your posture, and standing on tiptoes to minimize contact with the ground.

Cover your ears with both hands to prevent your eardrums from bursting.