Lightning strikes injure 33 at German rock festival

A total of 33 people have been hurt after lightning struck a rock festival in western Germany overnight.

Lightning strikes injure 33 at German rock festival
Sat, 06 Jun, 2015 - 17:50

A total of 33 people have been hurt after lightning struck a rock festival in western Germany overnight.

The Rock am Ring festival in the town of Mendig was hit by two lightning strikes.

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