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A 29-year-old person passes away following a lightning strike in Dresden.

On Whit Monday, a 29-year-old man died due to injuries sustained from a lightning strike along the Elbe in Dresden. Consequently, ten individuals, some severely, were hurt during the lightning event. The Dresden police informed this news on Wednesday without disclosing the current condition of...

View of the Elbe meadows at the Rosengarten. Ten people were injured, some of them seriously, in a...
View of the Elbe meadows at the Rosengarten. Ten people were injured, some of them seriously, in a lightning strike in this area on May 20, 2024.

Crisis Situations - A 29-year-old person passes away following a lightning strike in Dresden.

Four individuals were in critical condition due to the unfortunate event. Two men managed to regain consciousness after suffering heart attacks. The first lightning strike happened during a thunderstorm near the Carusufer, close to the Rose Garden. While the fire department was still present, a second lightning strike occurred on the other side of the river.

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  1. The emergency services were alerted about another incident on Whit Monday along the Elbe riverbank in Saxony, where a police officer was injured due to a lightning strike during a storm.
  2. Rescue operations were underway in Dresden, following the sudden intensification of the storm, which resulted in damage to buildings and trees along the Elbe riverbank.
  3. Germany's authorities have been on high alert, especially during the stormy period, as thunderstorms pose a serious risk to public safety, with numerous emergency situations being reported across the country.
  4. The tragic incident in Dresden, where a 29-year-old person passed away following a lightning strike during a thunderstorm, has sparked a series of discussions on the importance of storm preparedness and emergency response measures.
  5. In an effort to mitigate the risks posed by such natural disasters, the German government has launched a nationwide campaign highlighting the importance of having an emergency plan and staying informed during times of severe weather.

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