Denbigh players released from hospital after lightning incident
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Denbigh High School footballers Lashawn Barnaby and Omarion Wright have been discharged from the Cornwall Regional Hospital after collapsing during a lightning incident in their daCosta Cup quarter-final match against Cornwall College in Montego Bay on Tuesday.
Observer Online understands that the players underwent several medical tests before being released late Tuesday night.
The two are also reportedly scheduled to undergo follow-up medical assessments with their doctor in a week’s time.
The match, which started just over an hour late due to heavy rain and lightning in the area, was disrupted again approximately 40 minutes into the first half when two flashes of lightning struck in close proximity to the venue.
Both players collapsed on the field shortly after the flashes, prompting immediate assistance from match officials and other personnel.
Barnaby was helped off the field by referee Obrian Warren and members of the Cornwall College staff, while Wright was transported on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance.
The players were subsequently taken to the Cornwall Regional Hospital, accompanied by Denbigh High School Principal Annette Daley.
Cornwall College led 1-0 at the time of the stoppage.
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