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The rule doesn't specifically state the direction.
I am told it is an "Official Interpretation".
Whoever told you that did not understand the rule.
It would also apply to this other play... bases loaded, ground ball to F3 who threw home to get the force. Throw hit BR who was outside the Running Lane.
This is not an interference with a fielder at 1st playing the BR, so running lane does not matter.
In this case, BR is not out unless intentionally interferes with the throw. Similar to R1 being struck by a throw from F6 to F3 who is attempting a double play. The runner is not expected to go "poof".
The OP case ??
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