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Coverage of dpa in the Nexus archive.
- Deadly overnight storms batter Germany as Balkan countries fight wildfires
Severe overnight storms caused extensive damage and casualties across parts of Germany, resulting in a fatal tree accident in Waldorf and a tornado striking Fürstenwalde. Simultaneously, firefighters continued battling wildfires throughout Europe, with efforts continuing in Balkan countries like Serbia where foreign aid was provided.
- Deadly overnight storms batter Germany, killing a woman and injuring at least 2
Severe overnight storms caused extensive damage across parts of Germany, resulting in one woman's death and multiple injuries. Incidents included a woman being fatally struck by a falling tree in Waldorf, a tornado impacting Fürstenwalde, and building structural damage and power outages in Höhr-Grenzhausen.
- German court sentences young members of right-wing extremist group ‘Last Defense Wave’ to prison
A Hamburg court sentenced seven members and one supporter of the right-wing extremist group 'Last Defense Wave' to prison for attempted murder, arson, and aggravated assault. The defendants, aged 14 to 21, were convicted of planning attacks on asylum seeker shelters and left-wing facilities, including arson and 'pedo-hunting' activities.
- Small plane crashes into family home in Germany, killing at least 1
A small plane crashed into a family home in Germany, killing at least one person. The residents of the house were not present during the incident, according to the German news agency dpa.
- Small plane crashes into family home in Germany, killing at least 1
A small plane crashed into a family home in Germany, killing at least one person. The residents of the house were not home at the time of the crash, according to German news agency dpa.
- Small plane crashes into a home in northern Germany, leaving 1 dead and 1 missing
A small plane crashed into a home in Ganderkesee, Lower Saxony, northern Germany, killing one person and leaving another missing. The incident occurred when the plane lost altitude and struck the roof of an unoccupied residence, prompting evacuations and a temporary power outage in the area.
- Fire breaks out in hospital in northern Germany, leaving 2 dead, report says
A fire broke out at a hospital in Ludwigslust, northern Germany, killing two patients and forcing evacuations. The blaze started in a patient's room, with the roof catching fire before dawn. No serious injuries were reported among those evacuated.
- A freight trains’ collision in Germany sends 2 wagons plunging off a bridge. One person was killed
Two freight trains collided on a railway bridge in Munich, Germany, causing two wagons to fall onto the street below. One person was killed, but no other injuries were reported. The wagons were not carrying cargo, and the area remains closed for recovery operations.