51 people injured by lightning in Germany

51 people have been injured in lightning strikes at a festival in Germany.

Police say they were attending the 'Rock am Ring' music event in Mendig, near Franfrukt yesterday when an electrical storm hit.

It follows severe weather conditions across central Europe in the last week - 15 people have been killed in floods in the country - while in Poland a man died last weekend after being struck by lightning.

Organisers of the Rock am Ring in Mendig say the three day event won't be called off - despite the risk of further storms.

Black Sabbath and Red Hot Chilli Peppers are headlining.