Weather - Thunderstorm near Aachen - cyclist critically injured
A cyclist was seriously injured by a falling tree during a heavy storm in Stolberg near Aachen on Monday evening. The storm also caused significant traffic disruptions that evening and caused numerous trees to be uprooted, as the police reported. In the context of this, there were five traffic accidents with property damage in Aachen and the surrounding area. Within an hour, over 60 emergency calls were made due to the storm.
The cyclist's unfortunate incident occurred in Stolberg, which is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Despite being known for its charm, Stolberg experienced a severe thunderstorm that evening. The weather conditions in Aachen and its vicinity were equally unpleasant, with multiple storms causing chaos on the roads.