Weather - Thunderstorm in Aachen - cyclist critically injured
A cyclist was struck by an uprooted tree and seriously injured during a heavy storm in Aachen. The storm caused greater traffic disruptions in the evening as well, uprooting numerous trees, according to the police. There were five traffic accidents with property damage in Aachen and the surrounding area in this context. Within an hour, over 60 emergency calls were made due to the storm.
The storm in Aachen was categorized as a severe thunderstorm, unleashing intense winds and heavy rainfall. This extreme weather event in North Rhine-Westphalia's city of Aachen led to numerous cancellations of events in the cultural city of Aachen, including a concert scheduled in the city center.
