Autumn storm "Luise" injures several and disrupts trains across Germany
Autumn storm "Luise" caused injuries, damage, and train disruptions across parts of Germany, with a second storm, "Manja," already approaching. Several people were hurt, though no major incidents were reported by Saturday morning. In Nastätten, two festival visitors were seriously injured when a gust toppled a frame; one was airlifted in life-threatening condition. Fallen trees and branches blocked roads and rail lines nationwide, causing regional train cancellations and overhead line damage, including an ICE stranded near Aachen. The German Weather Service expects "Luise" to move toward the Baltic Sea on Saturday, with "Manja" arriving in the evening. Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast through Sunday, with a possible storm surge in Hamburg.