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