Wilkinson says Wales plane struck by lightning on trip to Montenegro
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Wales women's national team boss Rhian Wilkinson revealed that the team's plane was struck by lightning while traveling to Montenegro. This incident occurred just before their Women's World Cup qualifier match against the Czech Republic, set to take place on Tuesday. Wilkinson expressed relief that the team will play at home, following the unsettling experience during the journey.
- •Rhian Wilkinson is the head coach of the Wales women's national team.
- •The plane struck by lightning was en route to Montenegro.
- •Wales will play the Czech Republic in a Women's World Cup qualifier.
- •The match is scheduled for Tuesday.
- 3:35 PMBBC Sport — Wilkinson reveals Wales plane was hit by lightning
"Boss Rhian Wilkinson says Wales are happy to be at home in Tuesday's Women's World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic after revealing their team plane was struck by lightning en route to Montenegro.
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