Storm disrupts trains and roller coasters in Baden-Württemberg

Storm "Luise" caused significant disruption in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on Saturday, including a temporary halt to train traffic at Karlsruhe main station, a regional train collision with a tree branch near Pforzheim, and the closure of major roller coasters at Europa-Park in Rust. No injuries were reported in either the Karlsruhe or Pforzheim incidents, but the damage severely impacted transport. In Karlsruhe, an object flew into the overhead line, causing a power cut and stopping trains for over an hour. Near Pforzheim, a train carrying hundreds of passengers hit a branch and was held on the tracks for about an hour before continuing. Europa-Park, Germany's largest theme park, temporarily closed its large outdoor roller coasters due to the weather, a standard industry precaution. In Heidelberg, a fallen tree blocked a busy road, and authorities warned of falling branches and flying debris, with wind gusts up to 85 km/h expected. More strong winds and possible hurricane-force gusts are forecast for Sunday.