A family was hit by a tree while walking in Upper Franconia. © Vifogra
In Upper Franconia, a tragedy occurred during a family walk: a storm tore a tree out of the ground and hit the family – the two children critically injured.
Weißenohe – The German Weather Service (DWD) is warning of severe thunderstorms throughout Bavaria these days. Current weather events would lead to heavy rain in many places. In some districts, the severe weather warning "red alert" applies. In the district of Forchheim, there was now a serious accident. As reported by Focus Online, among others, a family was hit by a falling tree on Thursday afternoon (June 8, 2023). The mother was seriously injured, two children have been in mortal danger since then.
Children had to be resuscitated: family hit by tree while walking
According to initial reports from online portal Vifogra, the family had just taken a walk when a gust of wind tore a rotten tree out of the ground. The mother and the two children were hit by the tree. On the spot, rescue workers had to resuscitate the children.
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