Severe weather in Aachen: Fallen trees and traffic disruptions to the storm front

Severe weather in Aachen: Fallen trees and traffic disruptions to the storm front

storm front moves over Aachen - Heinsberg Magazin

An unexpected thunderstorm hit Aachen last night at 8:30 p.m., which led to numerous damage and traffic disruptions. Starting at the head crossing Köpfchen, the thunderstorm pulled over Monschauer Straße, Driescher Hof, Eilendorf, Stolberg and Eschweiler, fell around trees and caused chaos on the streets.

The unusual weather phenomenon led to 66 missions within an hour, including 5 accidents with property damage. The incident on Würselener Straße was particularly tragic, where a life -threatening cyclist had to be recovered under a fallen tree.

The events show again how important good preparation for extreme weather situations is and how quickly the situation can change in such cases. The authorities worked highly to remedy the consequences of the thunderstorm and to ensure the safety of the citizens.

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