More than 70 injured as lightning strikes at German rock festival

Police say scores of people have been injured by lightning strikes at a rock festival in western Germany.

More than 70 injured as lightning strikes at German rock festival
Sat, 04 Jun, 2016 - 16:55

Police say scores of people have been injured by lightning strikes at a rock festival in western Germany.

Mayen police spokesman Lars Brummer says the overall number of people hospitalised after lighting strikes at the Rock am Ring festival had increased to 71.

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