A woman has died after being struck by lightning amid warnings of more extreme weather ahead for the weekend.

Paramedics rushed to the aid of the 21-year-old after she was struck late on Thursday afternoon at a sporting complex on the Sunshine Coast. Loading

She was transported to Nambour Hospital in a critical condition but could not be revived.

Queensland police said a report would be prepared for the state coroner.

The woman was struck at the Cooroy Sporting Complex when thunderstorms hit during a soccer training session about 5pm.

The Cooroora United Football Club later issued a statement on social media, saying “those in and around the grounds, including both members and emergency services, showed admirable action, respect and care for each other”.

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