Ex-Hurricane 'Kirk' Disrupts Southern Germany with Severe Storms

Former hurricane 'Kirk' has caused significant wind damage and transport disruptions across Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

Bavaria experienced wind speeds exceeding 100 km/h, leading to numerous fallen trees and emergency responses, particularly in Würzburg and Oberfranken.
Two police officers were injured by a falling tree during cleanup operations in Oberfranken, while a motorcyclist was lightly injured in a related accident.
In Baden-Württemberg, the storm caused significant disruptions to rail services, including the closure of the S-Bahn line between Stuttgart-Vaihingen and Filderstadt due to a damaged overhead line.
The Deutsche Bahn reported multiple incidents of trees falling on train tracks, prompting emergency bus services and affecting regional train schedules.
The storm's impact extended to Mitteldeutschland, with strong winds recorded in cities like Chemnitz and Erfurt, although less severe than in the southern regions.