Germany's first autumn storm injures people and disrupts rail travel

nordkurier.de (German) —

Germany's first autumn storm caused injuries and disrupted rail traffic on Friday. Two people were seriously injured when a scaffolding collapsed in Nastätten, Rhineland-Palatinate, with one in life-threatening condition. A regional train near Pforzheim hit a branch, and Karlsruhe's main station temporarily halted service after an object struck overhead lines. Police in Saarland reported 59 storm-related incidents, including a pedestrian hit by a sign. Winds up to 90 km/h are forecast for western Germany, with gusts reaching 100 km/h on the North Sea coast on Sunday. Ferries to East Frisian Islands may face disruptions, and Europa-Park closed outdoor roller coasters.


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