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Dog-Walker Critically Injured by Falling Branch in Hamburg Park

The injury occurred during a morning wind event for which the weather service warned of gusts strong enough to drop branches.

Overview

  • Emergency crews were called around 8 a.m. to Park "Am Weiher" in the Eimsbüttel district of Hamburg.
  • Hamburg's fire department treated the woman at the scene and transported her to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
  • A tree broke in stormy conditions and a falling limb struck the pedestrian, with the trunk reportedly narrowly missing her, according to an on-site reporter.
  • The woman's dog ran off during the incident but was later found, a police spokesperson said.
  • The German Weather Service had issued a wind-gust warning for Thursday, forecasting speeds up to 60 km/h and cautioning about falling branches and flying debris.