Today in Germany: A Roundup of the Latest News on Friday
- On Thursday evening, severe storms swept through Baden-Württemberg, bringing hurricane gusts, heavy rain, and large hailstones that triggered widespread destruction across the region including Karlsruhe.
- The German Weather Service issued severe weather warnings as thunderstorms swept from west to east, with intense conditions including gale-force winds and hail developing from around midday.
- In Karlsruhe, a cyclist died after being struck by a fallen tree branch, while in Kressbonn, a 30-metre tree fell on several camper vans with the family inside escaping injury.
- Damage extended beyond the storms' immediate path: a carport collapsed in Neckartailfingen, crushing four vehicles, and a plane sustained damage at Stuttgart Airport during a hailstorm.
- Forecasts indicate the volatile weather pattern continues through Saturday, with meteorologists warning individual thunderstorms remain possible and residents in Baden-Württemberg should prepare for further strong storms, heavy rain, and hail.
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News38In large parts of Germany new storms are threatening. The German Weather Service (DWD) warns of strong thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail and storm gusts. All developments in the live ticker.
Heavy thunderstorms have led to hundreds of missions, especially in Baden-Württemberg. In Karlsruhe, a 60-year-old was killed by a falling tree.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
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Uprooted trees, fallen branches, crowded cellars: heavy storms rag in the south-west of Germany. In Karlsruhe a man is killed by a tree. The forces of action are massively demanded.
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