Storm chaos in Saarland: tree falls on car - woman seriously injured!

Storm chaos in Saarland: tree falls on car - woman seriously injured!

A violent storm that hit Saarland on Monday afternoon resulted in numerous police operations and significant damage. The gusts reached speeds of up to 100 km/h and led to over 60 missions throughout Saarland by the afternoon. In St. Ingbert in particular, the police recorded several serious incidents.

In St. Ingbert, a tree fell on a car in front of the district court, seriously injuring a 60-year-old woman. Another incident occurred when parts of a house facade fell onto a parked vehicle, but the occupants were uninjured. Also in Saarbrücken-St. According to Arnual, a car was hit by falling bricks, but no one was injured.

Damage and other incidents

The storm not only resulted in injuries, but also caused massive damage to transportation infrastructure and public safety. Trees fell on roads and power lines, causing power outages in several communities. Those affected included Merzig, Schmelz, Tholey, Freisen and Marpingen, while the Saarpfalz district was not affected.

The police in Homburg recorded seven operations, but no injuries. A cyclist in Bexbach was also pushed onto a parked car by the gusts, but was uninjured. According to the police, the situation calmed down around 4 p.m.

The emergency services continue to work on repairing the damage and clearing roads. Citizens are asked to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary journeys. The situation remains tense, as well Rhine Palatinate as well as Blue light report Saarland reported.

– Submitted by West-East media