A young woman has died after being struck by lightning at a Sunshine Coast sporting oval in Queensland.

Emergency services were called out to the Cooroy Sporting Complex on Mary River Rd following reports a woman had been struck by lightning during a storm just before 5.15pm on Thursday.

The 21-year-old woman was treated by Critical Care paramedics at the scene, before being rushed to Nambour Hospital in a life-threatening condition.

However, police confirmed the woman could not be saved and died from her injuries in hospital.

A report is being prepared for the coroner.

Cooroora United Football Club sent a message to members confirming the incident.

“We wish to acknowledge an unexpected incident occurring at the CUFC grounds this evening, at approximately 5pm,” they said on Thurs

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